These images were captured this past Thursday at Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merrit Island National Wildlife Refuge. This bird is truly a pleasure to watch and photograph. I puts on quite a show racing around the shallow tidal wetlands chasing prey. It flaps and extends it wings as it runs across the tidal flats. Then when spotting prey stops and holds it wings extended creating a shadow that the prey thinks is shelter. When the prey is near it plunges it's head under water grasping the prey with it's bill. C&C welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.
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