Curlew in search of food - (Numenius arquata)

Curlew in search of food - (Numenius arquata) - I photographed this curlew shortly after sunrise looking for food in the shallow water of the lagoon. Nikon D500, Sigma supertele 300-800mm, f / 5.6, 1/2000 sec, ISO 100. Thanks for your comments

Ciao Giangiorgio! It's good to see another masterpiece of yours with brilliant technical quality and extremely well captured moment! Ciao! PDE

Grazie mille, Pierre for your generous comment and for continuos support, ciao Giangiorgio

Giangiorgio, the image certainly grabbed my attention, especially with respect to the bird's magnificent coloration and feather pattern, and its mouthful of water plants. What is its usual diet? The somewhat subdued reflections probably result from the time of day, as do the slight soft detail. - - My best always, michael - - - Ciao!!

Michael thank you very much for your nice comment and for your interest in the behavior of his bird. he normally eats worms and crabs, in this case he is removing the vegetation that hides the crabs, ciao Giangiorgio

Michael I am glad you appreciated this photo and added it into your favorites, ciao Giangiorgio

Superb shot! Just the best!!

Hi Giangiorgio,

 

excellently composed, wonderful lighting, lots of detail and good action. Another masterful avian capture. Kind regards, Vincent

Warren many thanks for your appreciation of my photo, ciao Giangiorgio

Thanks a lot Vincent for your generous comment, ciao Giangiorgio

I'll just agree with all of the above!

Gregory and Verena many thanks for your visit and appreciated comment, ciao Giangiorgio