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.