Young Bush Stone-curlew

This Bush Stone-curlew youngster was a lovely surprise to find darting about at Healesville Sanctuary this week.

 

Bush Stone-curlew (Burhinus grallarius) 1/640, f/5.6, ISO 2500

 

Bush Stone-curlews have elaborate courtship rituals during which they stretch their necks, spread their wings and stamp their feet. I don’t generally photograph in aviaries […]