This was taken at sunrise also. As he turned, his head and neck absolutely glowed.
Country United States
State California
Location San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Reserve
Gender Male
Age Adult
Activity Feeding in the Wild, In or By Water
- Created Timestamp01/12/2026 15:50:50
- CameraCanon EOS R5m2
- Aperture8
- CreditJim and/or Deb Babbitt
- Copyright2026
- Focal Length1200
- Iso2500
- Shutter Speed1/3200
- Orientation1

Sweet shot!
A beautiful bird makes it easier to get a memorable shot.