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American Oystercatcher ready to take off

It took me a lot of patience to capture this beautiful bird. I've been waiting for hours observing them one day and figured out they daily routine. It was beautiful sunny day which gave me perfect light for clean capture. I love how photograph is showing birds wings and orange beak from profile, that is about ready to take off.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Block Island, Rhode Island, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Copyright: © Aleksandar Baba-Vulic