Male Long-billed Curlew lifting off – Nikon D300, f6.3, 1/1000, ISO 500, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light
I photographed this male Long-billed Curlew last week as he was starting to lift off. It has been wonderful hearing their calls again and seeing them poking around in the new growth of grasses. They are selecting mates already.
I found some Long-billed Curlews in a new location in Tooele County, that was pretty exciting. I’m happy that they are back, I guess you all can tell!
Life is good.
Mia
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Thank you Susan, Sam, Laurence, Sherry, Eric, Bryce and Julie for your comments on this post!
Lovely photograph of this beautiful bird! Such pretty plumage. I would love to see one in person someday.
Great capture. I love these birds. And I really like your april fools photo. Gave me a great laugh.
owww, it s a beautifull position, great picture mia ☺
see you soon
Yay for the curlews and I love this shot, but my silly wonders if they ever catch that long bill on the ground and just flip over….
NO one shoots Curlew like you! Awesome.
Great picture! Lift off photos are always fun to get.
Beautiful image Mia, he looks like he is dancing.