23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Why are woodcocks‘ eyes set so high?
This woodcock, beak fresh from probing mud, fixed me with an intense gaze from its high-set eyes. Thanks to the perfect concealment of the foreground, I captured the moment before it decided to flee.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 02.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Beijing, China |
| Camera: | DC-G9 |
| Copyright: | © Yunchong Liu |