One-legged Avocet

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Comments

Julie Drummond

Great shot John, well done!

Tessa Storey

Nice shot.

George McBride

Very nice composition John.

shelley jacques

Love it, Excellent shot John!

Description
This American Avocet doesn't really have only one leg -- it's just standing on one. A plausible reason that this bird, and many other wading birds, stand on one leg sometimes is to conserve heat.
Taken By
John Reasbeck
Taken On
May 29, 2013
Tagged
avocet frank lake alberta animal beak bird outdoors waterfowl water
Assignments
Reflections
  • Focal: 270
  • Shutter speed: 0.0005 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 5.6

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