Enjoying the snack

which seemed like hard work to me. There are so many of these swamphens around that the reeds have to be cut down regularly.

[katy]

Beautiful close-up of this colorful bird

[Mags]

Aww! A lovely closeup.

[Renee Salamon]

Amazing bird

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Great timing on this.

[Allison Maltese]

I have seen this same behavior in the U.S. Florida wetlands. You have made a great nature capture here.

[gloria jones]

Splendid capture...The feathers' colors are wonderful.

[Bucktree]

Great capture. Beautiful plumage and the bird has a good grip with that claw foot.

[Beryl Lloyd]

A lovely shot - he certainly is enjoying the snack !

[Paula Fontanini]

Stunner of a shot Diana! The bird's feather detail is superb and I really like the hint of his reflection.

[Christine Sztukowski]

I love how his claw is holding the stick

[Tia]

Lovely light and detail on this beautiful bird.

[Danette Thompson]

Fabulous photo of him

[Michelle]

Lovely capture

[Junan Heath]

Beautiful capture!

[PhotoCrazy]

Moce capture!

[Carole Sandford]

Super shot!

[Peter]

Fantastic closeup detail and brilliant colours Diana:)

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Good shot- I like how involved he is in getting that tasty reed into his mouth.

[Rob Z]

Beautiful colours and details

[Heather]

A great close-up, Diana, with super focus, light, and colours! I'm so fascinated by its footwork! Fav

[Joan Robillard]

Good capture

[Elisa Smith]

Beautiful colours on the swamp hen. They are one of my favourites with that iridescent blue.

[narayani]

Gorgeous colours

[Rick]

Great capture.

[Diana]

@grammyn @marlboromaam @rensala @mittens @falcon11 @seattlite @dkellogg @beryl @bluemoon @365projectorgchristine @tiaj1402 @danette @bigmxx @paintdipper @photographycrazy @carole_sandford @pcoulson @elisasaeter @olivetreeann @robz @365projectorgheatherb @joansmor @nannasgotitgoingon @narayani @rickster549 Thanks for the great comments and favs, they are very much appreciated :-)

[Issi Bannerman]

Lovely capture of this busy bird.

[Kathy A]

Fabulous capture

[Christina]

Wonderful - fab details

[haskar]

Fabulous colour and details.