Surfin'

by AggieDad

These are American Avocets in the surf along the coast of The Gulf of Mexico at Galveston Island, Texas. Early in the morning or late in the evening you can often find a large number of them grouped together feeding in the surf.

The Avocet is a delicate-looking, but tough bird. They have been know to strike back at predators, including raptors such as the Northern Harrier. Chicks leave the nest within 24 hours after hatching. Day-old avocets can walk, swim, and even dive to escape predators.

In England and Europe I believe you see its cousin, the Pied Avocet.
Uploaded07/09/2016 - 21:07
CategoryWildlife / Nature
Shutter Speed1/160
Aperturef/6.3
LensN/A
ISO3200
Focal Length500mm
Views/Likes32/1

Teaka53
Posted 09/09/2016 - 14:17 Link
I like it, particularly all the rear ends without heads
Malc
pauljay
Posted 18/09/2016 - 17:44 Link
Can't say I've ever seen one, either here or in the 'States! Nice one Don!
Paul.

Photography is not a sport. It has no rules. Everything must be dared and tried! (Bill Brandt)
PPG

Add Comment

To leave a comment - Log in to Pentax User or create a new account.