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Black-necked still Karate Moves
raulqc

Black-necked still Karate Moves (Himantopus mexicanus)

I spent couple hours watching a pair of stilts defending territory and chicks, they attacked any bird that came close, such as, common moor hens, grackles, purple gallinule, snail kites and specially killdeers.
Habitat
wetlands
Location
Loxahatchee NWR, FL
Date taken
06/07/2008
Scientific name
Himantopus mexicanus
Equipment used
1DMKII, 100-400
Wonderful image raulqc! Especially nice with both birds in focus. Stunning capture.
 
:clap: :clap: Fantastic action captured here, Raul, the Stilt pose is spectacular!!! Excellent job!!! :t: :loveme:
 

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