Black-winged Stilt in flight

[loose cannon]

Must be some young 'uns around 'cos this one kept dive bombing me until I moved out of its area.

[sejac]

Great stuff Mick. You really nailed this one. The detail/focus is very impressive.

And pretty good reflexes for an old bloke. You'll never read this, as the font will be too small!

[loose cannon]

Thank you Charles. The bird almost circled me allowing me to choose the best available light.

It was kinda like...bad, bad, bad, getting better, getting better, good, good, really good, perfect! (click), really good, good, getting worse, getting worse, bad, bad...gee I hope it goes around again lol.

no font too small for these hawk like eyes!!. (wipes nose smudge from monitor and puffs chest out)

[Alan]

Excellent!- love the open bill too

Gotta be happy with that

[loose cannon]

Cheers Alan. Yup, pretty happy with this one.

[P Plates]

Excellent shot. Dive bombing you - and they look so sweet and gentle when paddling in the shallows.

[loose cannon]

Walk past a nest and they will let you know all about it Gabby. Kinda like magpies but without the attacks lol.

[Earthmother]

He (or she) looks more than a little cranky.
Really great shot