This is the image 5 of 11 in the series of a pair of American avocets (Recurvirostra americana) going through their elaborate mating ritual. It was a real pleasure to watch the scene unfold in front of my lens. The male spent a few minutes preening himself in from of the female, as she held her courtship pose. Images were taken in March at the Radio Road Ponds, Redwood City, California, USA.

Stock Photo BAVO11-0928