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Willet

This was one of the final frames I captured on a recent outing to my favorite local shorebird spot. There was less action than usual, and the sharp frames I did manage from a limited number of opportunities were plagued by distracting shadows - until this guy went by. With the late-afternoon light coming in nearly horizontal, I finally obtained the fully illuminated result I wanted. This species must be shot in-flight to be appreciate the high-contrast wings!

San Mateo County, California, 10/29/19
Canon 600mm f/4 IS II on EOS 1DX Mark II
1/3200 at f/4 ISO 800

  • Marbled  Godwit
  • Brown Pelican (juvenile)
  • Northern Fulmar (dark phase)
  • Sandhill Crane
  • Marbled Godwit
  • Willet
  • Black Skimmer
  • Marbled Godwit
  • Ring-billed Gull (adult winter)
  • Marbled Godwit
  • American Oystercatcher
  • Short-billed Dowitcher
  • Northern Shoveler
  • Black Skimmer with Needlefish
  • Ruddy Turnstone
  • Cliff Swallow
  • Black Skimmer
  • Western Sandpiper
  • Northern Gannet
  • Willet
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