Is that edible?

I had no idea what this bird wanted to do with that piece of reed. It was fascinating to watch those funny long fingers and tallons handle it.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Great capture.

[Susan Wakely]

Would it have been nest building?

[Junan Heath]

Great capture!

[Issi Bannerman]

Oh my word, wonderful legs and feet. Making a nest, perhaps?

[Shutterbug]

Like Issi, I was thinking a nest. Beautiful capture of the bird. I would enjoy watching the bird deal with that.

[katy]

Beautiful colors in this awesome close up Diana

[Beryl Lloyd]

He is intent on finding a tasty grub !!

[Michelle]

Beautiful coloured bird

[Heather]

Ha! A great title for this capture, Diana! And a beautiful image with all the lovely colours and reflections! Fav

[Mags]

Beautiful capture!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

I'm loving this series!

[Dawn]

Lovely

[Bucktree]

Great capture of the bird high-stepping through the marsh.

[gloria jones]

Neat details

[Babs]

He has obviously found something interesting.

[Corinne C]

I love your captures of this incredible bird!

[Louise & Ken]

That's remarkable! Those feet are Huge!!!

[Christine Sztukowski]

WOW he's got some Hugh feet

[Ann H. LeFevre]

That is one crazy bend of the "knee"! My guess is that he/she's preparing it for a nest as others have already said. But the bend of the leg...wow!

[Paula Fontanini]

What a beautiful bird, the colors are phenomenal and so is this image!

[Rick]

Great shot.

[Christina]

Brilliant shot!

[Diana]

@mittens @wakelys @paintdipper @jamibann @shutterbug49 @grammyn @beryl @bigmxx @365projectorgheatherb @marlboromaam @koalagardens @Dawn @dkellogg @seattlite @onewing @corinnec @Weezilou @365projectorgchristine @olivetreeann @bluemoon @rickster549 @christinav Thanks for the great comments and favs, they are very much appreciated :-)

[Casablanca]

Such beautiful colours

[haskar]

He knows, but he won't tell you. You have to be patient and see for yourself.

[Bec]

Lovely capture - love the contrasting green and brown reeds. I wonder if it might fashion a nest of some kind?

[Kathy A]

Great to see him hard at work

[Diana]

@casablanca @haskar @walksnaplove @kjarn Thanks so much :-)

[Steve Chappell]

NIce shot