Congrats to the following three members who can claim bragging rights for coming out on top for the Preening theme. A big thank you to Steve Torna who was tasked to choose from the many entrants. Its never easy choosing only three.

1st Place - Gerald Kelberg - Preening Dalmation Pelican - http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...ead.php/134271

2nd Place - Kirk Benson - Black necked Stilt Toddler Preening - http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...ead.php/134178

3rd Place - Bill Dix - Savanna Hawk Preening - http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...ead.php/134115

Congrats to Gerald, Kirk and Bill. Great images all round.

A great response for the this month's theme of Shore Birds - keep them coming.

Happy shooting.