Masked Lapwing

A shot of a native Australian 'plover' has eluded me for quite some time as they are very nervy birds & take off when you get anywhere near their personal space. I managed to sneak up on this one in the car. :)

[Amy Spada]

Zoom in, crop and it'd be good for the theme! Great focus!

[Deb Sulzberger]

Oh got a good one, i have shot of few of these, this is a goodie

[Mike Warren]

Beautiful looking bird. A first for me.

[judith deacon]

What a great capture, they are so nervous I'm amazed you could get such a good crisp shot.

[Brian Baptie]

Captured it beautifully as they are fairly flighty!!

[Michelle]

What a cute looking bird!

[Lyn Todd]

@judithdeacon @bdb3471 thanks. I have taken, but not posted, soooo many plover "epic fails" over the months ! Glad I can tick this off my 365 list now. It almost became a jolly quest :)

[vorka]

Well done.

[lesley allen]

Great capture, very clear and sharp.

[Richard Laing]

Eye is lovely and sharp and a good catchlight. Great image.

[paula goff]

oh, and you got a great shot too! his shape is so unusual....sort of round

[bkb in the city]

great shot

[Chris Sutton]

Cracking capture Lyn. Love everything about it.

[Jacki]

Wow, brilliant detail!! Wonderful capture.. Very brave of you, they like to swoop me so I tend to stay away!

[Juanita]

Great capture! The yellow is so striking :)

[Den]

Beautiful detail