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Pied Avocet


Pied Avocet
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Copyright: Achim Fried (John_F_Kennedy) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 273 W: 0 N: 263] (3562)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-16
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 350D EOS
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-10-10 1:24
Viewed: 543
Points: 18
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Pied Avocet (in German Säbelschnäbler)

The Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) is a large wader in the avocet and stilt family, Recurvirostridae.

Adults have white plumage except for a black cap and black patches in the wings and on the back. They have long, upturned bills and long, bluish legs. Juvenile birds are brown where the adult is black, and the juvenile's white plumage is often blotched with greyer patches.

Their breeding habitat is in shallow lakes with brackish water and bare mud exposed. They nest on open ground, often in small groups, sometimes with other waders. 3-5 eggs are laid in a lined scrape or on a mound of vegetation.

They breed in temperate Europe and western and Central Asia. This species is migratory and most winter in Africa or southern Asia. Some remain to winter in the mildest parts of their range, for example in southern Spain and southern England.

These birds forage in shallow brackish water or on mud flats, often sweeping their bills from side to side in water. They mainly eat crustaceans and insects.

The call of the Avocet is a loud klute-klute-klute.

This species gets its English and scientific names from its black cap, as once worn by European advocates or lawyers.
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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3001 W: 162 N: 989] (2897)
  • [2008-10-10 3:44]

Hello Achim,
Excellent capture of the Avocet walking along the sand. Great sharpness and fine natural colours. I like its pose and I notice it is a ringed bird. A few breed here in Ahus but it is hard to get close to them.
TFS and regards, Ulla

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 545 W: 0 N: 735] (3213)
  • [2008-10-10 4:32]

Hi Achim
very nice image
well done.

hello achim,
fine capture of the Pied Avocet, the bird looks interesting, the composition is lovely, nice management of exposure,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2008-10-10 7:45]

Hi Achim,very nice portrait of this black and white birs never seen until now.Not easy to have a white so perfect,excellent work,thanks for share,have a nice day,Luciano

Hallo Achim,
schönes Bild von diesem Säbelschnäbler.
Sehr gute Schärfe und viele Details zu erkennen.
Auch der Kontrast zum Hintergrund ist gelungen.
Mir gefällt auch die sichtbare Gehbewegung des Vogels, die
an dem leicht unscharfen, hochgezogenen Bein erkennbar ist.
Tolle Arbeit.
Beste Grüsse,
Helmut

This bird has an impressive beak, Achim.
You have shot it from a perspective that gives us a complete impression about the features of this bird.
I like the combination of black and white on its body.
The bird has got an ID ring on its leg. Apparently, a lot of care is taken in respect of wild life in your country.
Thanks and regards.

Stunning shot Achim. Well framed in flawless focus and exposure. Best regards. Jusni

Hi Achim,

a nice close-up image of the pied avocet which is showing the details and colors of the bird. The picture is clear and sharp. the subject is well frame. The colors are enhanced by the quality of the light.

Pierre

Ciao Achim, elegant bird in nice pose with splendid sharpness and fine details, very well done, ciao Silvio

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