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Black-bellied Plover
tetoneon

Black-bellied Plover (pluvialis squatarola)

This day was not for birding, but I thought I'd bring my camera anyway. By the end of the day I was glad I had.
Habitat
coastal beach
Location
Sanibel Island, Florida
Date taken
March, 2014
Scientific name
pluvialis squatarola
Equipment used
Canon 50d; 400mm f5.6
Staff member
Opus Editor
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Well... I'm sure glad you took your camera too Tee... this is a lovely picture of your plover.

Well done my friend.
 
A beautiful wader, and beautiful capture Tee...Is that the feet/legs of a Ruddy Turnstone I spy in the top left of the pic buddy?
 
So glad too that you took your camera so that we can enjoy looking at this beautiful image, Teto !!! Thanks for sharing.
 
Glad you decided to bring it. This is just beautiful with such a great pose and pretty lighting. Well done.
Vicki
 
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Great close-up profile of this gorgeous plover Teto. Excellent eye-contact, feather detail, focus, dof, lighting, and setting. First-rate!!!!!
 

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