Whimbrel

Image # 1D2_06659

Tarcoles River

Canon 600L/f4 IS

ISO 250, f/4, 1/2000 second

Manual Exposure

Gitzo 1329/Arca Swiss B1/Wimberley Sidekick

This bird was spotted not far from the shore of the Tarcoles, as we were shooting something else.  Fortunately, it didn't fly away as we steadily got closer.  I've only seen and shot this species a time or two in the past, and was excited to see and photograph it in such a nice setting.