Black-winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus), Guadalhorce delta reserve, Malaga, Spain

These amazingly long-legged birds were ever-present where there was water, regardless of the time of year. Their altricial young were in the vicinity, seeking their own food.

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500mm / 1600th / f10 / iso800

 

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