A Long-billed Curlew with is head all twisted aroundA Long-billed Curlew with its head all twisted around – Nikon D200, handheld, f6.3, 1/500, ISO 250, Nikkor 80-400mm VR at 400mm, natural light

Owls are well known for being able to turn their heads 270 degrees, Long-billed Curlews aren’t. This Long-billed Curlew was foraging normally at Fort De Soto County Park’s north beach as I knelt in a tidal lagoon photographing it 6 years ago today when it pushed its bill into the sand and then twisted its neck and head around. It looked a bit odd to say the least and happened very quickly so this is the only frame I have that shows this.

I guess we all get twisted around some times, even some birds.

Life is good.

Mia