Bush Stone-curlew and chick

[wigz]

Seen in the garden at an aged care facility this morning. I think I saw two chicks yesterday so perhaps one was taken by a predator. Difficult lighting as the birds were in mottled shade and bright sunlight so not the best quality.

[eaglem]

They are well camouflaged.

[wigz]

They certainly are. I almost didn’t see them when I walked past, and I was looking for them.

[Isac]

Good enough conditions for your camera gear to get a good shot Alan. Their eyes are really huge, which sets them apart from other birds.

[wigz]

Thanks Isac. It needed a bit of fiddling with shadows and highlights.

[MJ224]

Yes, I think Camouflage makes it a difficult photo to get.

Stone Curlew 1-Technology 0

Well caught despite..

[wigz]

Thanks Mark

[AlfandBen]

They are superbly camouflaged. Great colours and detail again and extremely well spotted.

[wigz]

Thank you

[Phill104]

Wow, lovely shot. We have stone curlew here but they are extremely rare.

[wigz]

Thanks Phill. They are fairly common here. I have even seen them in gardens in the city centre.

[David_MC]

Excellent shot. Almost didn't see the little one.

[wigz]

Thanks David.

[Ozzie_Traveller]

G'day Alan

As others have said ... it's a ripper of a shot mate - well done
Phil

[wigz]

Thanks Phil.