A spoonbill filter feeding. I opted for a closer profile shot instead of a full body shot due to the angle as well as the dark brackish water which gives a nice contrast to the light head of the bird.
Roseate Spoonbill
Country United States
State Texas
Location South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity Feeding in the Wild, In or By Water
- Created Timestamp12/15/2022 20:17:36
- CameraNIKON D7500
- Aperture5.6
- Copyright© 2022 Graham Deese
- Focal Length500
- Iso500
- Shutter Speed1/8000
I like the high-contrast of the spoonbill pic. Very vivid and engaging.