When I was having so much fun writing my post yesterday, about the exploits of Ann and I, I forgot to mention that we had come across this American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana). Boy, how is that for a Latin name? Just try to say that while standing on your head. I bet Delbert Tarter could. He, by the way, is one of my go-to guys, when I am stumped about bird information. Anyway, we were driving around some of those little parks near Lake Nasworthy. I believe this avocet had a nest nearby, close to the water, because he was trying to lure me away from there as I was trying to get the picture.
American Avocet
- Canon EOS 7D
- Canon 100-400mm zoom lens
- 1/2000 sec. @ f5.6
- ISO 250
- Lens focal distance 400mm
- Metering – partial
- Shutter priority
By the way, as you may have noticed, I have “re-decorated” my blog. I hope you like the new, cleaner look. You, of course, can click on the image to see an enlargement.
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