I have a fondness for Marbled Godwits because of their pink and black bills and plumage patterns. They also look very elegant walking, standing, feeding and in flight.

Marbled Godwit and shadowMarbled Godwit and shadow – Nikon D200, handheld, f7.1, 1/800, ISO 200, Nikkor 80-400mm VR at 400mm, natural light

This Marbled Godwit had been feeding on the mudflats of a tidal lagoon at Fort De Soto’s north beach. I like that I was able to get a nice catch light, a drop of water on the tip of the bill and the shorebird’s shadow.

The coloring of Marbled Godwits make me think of cinnamon, dark chocolate, butterscotch, caramel, Irish Cream and Kahlua.

Life is good.

Mia

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