Black-winged Stilt

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Captured at the local sewerage farm. Great place for birding as long as one has a good peg supply on the windy days.

[sejac]

That's a lovely shot Mick. Great background, and almost minimalist foeground. Nice contrast with the colors too.

I'm wondering if I really had to know about the setting.

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Thank you Charles.

(Next time I'll simply say it's from my backyard and that's the swimming pool that's next to the tennis court and heli-pad.)

[kevinj]

As Charles said,they`re cute little guys and can get moving on those long legs.

[P Plates]

Love the colours and his legs look extra long - great shot. Such dedication - don't think I could put up with the smell.

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As Charles said,they`re cute little guys and can get moving on those long legs.

Cheers Kev.

Love the colours and his legs look extra long - great shot. Such dedication - don't think I could put up with the smell.

Thanks Gabby. Most days there's no smell at all or very little, it's only when the wind comes up. Not too bad really.

[Alan]

Great shot Mick - love the colours and light.

Open bill and legs astride pull it all together

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Thanks Alan. The colours and light were exceptional on this particular morning. I visit this area quite regularly and have never captured raw files with so much colour. This is pretty much untouched, just converted to jpeg and sharpened.

Wish it happened more often