view larger - Like certain ducks, they swallow the shell too.

These guys probe deep in the sand at low tide looking from tasty

morsels, such as crabs, fish, and as above razor clams.

... very good capture ...

very nice !!! a.r. 7/7

Another lovely shot of yours. The bird looks proud of the catch. Best regards.

Great capture indeed!

Well captured, Monte. Amazing how long the beak is. Regards, LAwrence

Very nice capture

Tiene una definicion perfecta.

Abrazo.

With lots of interest I follow your course in ornithology..Thanks very much, Monte. I am using the small polyhedral objects again, regards, El

What a great capture. These birds are amazing.

Very nice image. Thanks for the explanation. Regards, Jean-Marc

I've never seen one of these. Nice capture! Thanks for posting this.

Buen momento con mucha definicion. Saludos.

Great shot. Beautiful colors. Interesting bird.

Monte another very beautiful picture, ciao Giangiorgio

Perfect capture, very good composition! Best Regards. Glauco. (7/7 anon.)

 

What exceptional, it turns into easy. Max anon. Congratulations. Best wishes. Vicente.

Buena foto, con fantastica definicion y color.Saludos.

Great shot..exceptional quality!

monte ...... Fantastic!

 

congratulations.

 

 

Very good capture. Ciao.

A wonderful capture. Don't think I've ever seen this type of bird. Beautiful color....

Very nice shot, Monte. Sharp and lots of detail.

How is she going to pop it?

Nice & timely capture.