Black-necked Stilt
Posting a picture that follows Mike’s description of different picture types-reflections. Getting this type of shot requires some luck-still glass-like water, the proper angle-not too low, a cooperative bird, and hopefully, some action by the bird. This picture was taken of a Black-necked Stilt which tends to hang out in shallow, protected water. It feeds by constantly probing into the underlying mud with its beak. This particular bird raised its head causing a shower of water droplets to spray. I liked the heart shape of the droplets and their reflection.
Country Costa Rica
Location Cano Negro, Costa Rica. This is the largest wetland area in Costa Rica.
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity Feeding in the Wild, In or By Water
- Created Timestamp01/01/1970 00:00:00
I like both Black-necked Stilt pics – both are sharp and both tell a story. Can’t decide with one I like better – perhaps the one with the water drops just because you see them twice and you have stopped the action so the drops are perfectly formed.