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Young Avocet


Young Avocet
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Copyright: Pekka Valo (pekkavalo1) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 305 W: 21 N: 1197] (3773)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-07
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon EF 400mm f4.0 DO IS USM, RAW ISO 400, Canon EF 1.4x Extender II
Exposure: f/8, 1/500 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-10 3:03
Viewed: 395
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Young Avocet at RSPB Elmley Marshes nature reserve.

I posted earlier a picture taken of the Avocet youngsters in the same place 2 weeks previously.

From Birdguides:

Stilts and Avocets

Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta)

En. Avocet, Da. Klyde, Du. Kluut, Fi. Avosetti, Fr. Avocette (ā manteau noir), Ge. Säbelschnäbler, It. Avocetta, No. Avosett, Sp. Avoceta, Sw. Skärfläcka

Avocets are easy to identify. The mostly white plumage, marked with sparse narrow black lines, is very distinctive, as is the upturned bill and blue legs. If the bird is feeding its bill may be hidden, but the way it is swept from side to side through the water is equally diagnostic.

Breeds in shallow brackish lagoons and also near estuaries. Winters on muddy estuaries.

Became re-established as a breeding bird in Suffolk in 1947. Since then the population has expanded in East Anglia. Best sites include Minsmere in Sulfolk and Cley and Titchwell in north Norfolk. In winter some birds winter on the south coast, with the largest concentrations on the Exe and Tamar estuaries in Devon.

Locally common at many wetland areas. The most important wintering site is on the Tejo Estuary near Lisbon where up to 18,000 have been counted

The breeding population of Britain is estimated at between 450-492 pairs. Numbers of wintering birds on the south coast can reach 1270 birds.

Between 27-30,000 pairs in Europe, mainly in the Netherlands, Denmark, Spain and Germany.
eng55, ralfsworld, MMM, Royaldevon, jaycee, CeltickRanger, Gert-Paassen, Argus, Jamesp, gracious, jeanpaul, hester, sranjan has marked this note useful
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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 3 N: 376] (1127)
  • [2008-06-10 4:25]

Hi Pekka,
Wonderful capture.POV,moment you caught and composition are very nice.
Thanks for posting.

Hi Pekka
Nice shot of this cool guy...
TFS
Ralf

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 755 W: 0 N: 1515] (6928)
  • [2008-06-10 9:31]

Hi Pekka
Nice image.I like your subject pose.Good POV and sharp image.Good detail from the plumage.
TFS Michel

Hello Pekka,

This one seems to be testing the water!
You have achieved lovely plummage details, both of colour and texture.
The ripples make a very interesting pattern, and the reflection allows you to see the lake-bed.

kind regards,
Bev :-)

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1786 W: 8 N: 4638] (14987)
  • [2008-06-10 15:18]

Hi Pekka,

I just love this pose - he looks like a little kid testing the temperature of the water. Nice shot with the ripples and the reflection. He is a cute young one with nice natural colors and good details.

Jane

hello Pekka

excellent close shot of this Young Avocet, fine POV and i love
the vertical framing that you gived, excellent sharpness and details
and i love the eye-contact of the subject with you, TFS

Asbed

Hello Pekka

Cute little bird.
Nice picture from this young Avocet.
Natural colours and lots of details on the youngster.
I like the pov and dof.

Gert

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2611 W: 133 N: 7494] (23373)
  • [2008-06-11 2:40]

Hello Pekka,
Nice close-up of a young Avocet. You caught him in a fine pose and from a good POV with excellent sharpness. Nice composition too.
TFS this fine image,
Ivan

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1252 W: 0 N: 4842] (14380)
  • [2008-06-11 13:20]

Hi Pekka

Great POV with very good detail and exposure. Well seen and capyured.

James

Hello Pekka,
Very good close up on this young Avocet!
good sharpness on the plummage with natural colour and details
many thanks for the sharing
best regards
Tony

Bonsoir Pekka
Belle capture de ta part,les détails et les couleurs sont excellent et la pose de l'oiseau est naturelle.

merci et bravo...JP

Hello Pekka,

Very nice picture of this young avoce. I like its pose. Excellent POV, DOF and focus. Good exposure and colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1471 W: 18 N: 2981] (10944)
  • [2008-06-17 9:47]

Hi Pekka

What a wonderful shot of this youngster. You are really showing off that wonderful body shape and long legs. Wonderful low POV, sharp and perfect exposure.

TFS

Karan

Dear Pekka,
Grand image of an avocet walking with water flow on left leg & ripples has been captured by you. My all compliments for your good work. Bravo zulu.
Regards-Subhash

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