Lapwing

Whilst looking for kingfishers in Brandon Marsh, this lapwing took me by surprise; I knew a fair amount about African birds but very little about European ones. I was amazed by its colours, especially in the sun. I took a few pictures before it disappeared.

Nikon D700, Sigma 150-500mm OS, F13, 1/500th, ISO 640, leaning on window sill

Date: 06/05/2011

Location: Brandon Marsh, Warwickshire, UK

Photographer: Arnaud Germain

Lapwing

Whilst looking for kingfishers in Brandon Marsh, this lapwing took me by surprise; I knew a fair amount about African birds but very little about European ones. I was amazed by its colours, especially in the sun. I took a few pictures before it disappeared.

Nikon D700, Sigma 150-500mm OS, F13, 1/500th, ISO 640, leaning on window sill

Date: 06/05/2011

Location: Brandon Marsh, Warwickshire, UK

Photographer: Arnaud Germain