A Snowy Egret with a small fish in its bill, held by the tail, before manipulating it into a better swallowing position (head first). Backlit, out of focus water behind.

A Snowy Egret with a small fish in its bill, held by the tail, before manipulating it into a better swallowing position (head first). Backlit, out of focus water behind.

A Black-neckedStilt, standing in calm water almost up to its body. Just a part of the long pink legs visible, but still also visible through the water. Profile shot, bill to the left.

A Black-neckedStilt, standing in calm water almost up to its body. Just a part of the long pink legs visible, but still also visible through the water. Profile shot, bill to the left.