Spotted redshank

In my opinion one of the most beautiful waders. The Spotted Redshank also uses the Prypjat as a stop one before they fly onwards to their breeding grounds in Siberia. It is by no means an easy bird to photograph. Normally they "semi swim" but this time i had a bird who was kind of walking in between the vegetation.

Nikon D4+Nikon 600VR from hide

Wish there was a larger version... I like these images which are probably more true to how we would normally see the species and would perhaps prefer a little bit more room all round just to give it more of a feel of being in the environment... the viewpoint is nice and intimate..

Nice one... looks to have been a very productive trip... looking forward to seeing more...

Great picture,

these are very handsome elegant birds well done

Ron

Rene they certainly are very smart looking birds and as you say not easy,very good image.

Keith.

Great image Rene, the POV really works here. It looks a little bright on my laptop.

Nick.

POV reaaly good, all round great effort, not a bird I have ever seen

Looks great, and really well composed. Saw one at Titchwell over the weekend but it was too far away to photograph.

Never seen one either. Smart shot of a smart bird

Bob

Hi Rene, can only echo Phil's reply & observations. Good to see more diversity coming through on here.

TFS
Steve