A Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) at Huntley Meadows Park seemed overwhelmed with curiosity as a female Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) swam closer and closer. What were they thinking as they checked out each other?
I love to capture multiple species in a single image, particularly when they seem to be interacting with each other. In this case, the differences in size, shape, coloration, and body position make for some fascinating contrasts.
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Mike Powell 
Great shot.
Fantastic shot!
Haha! Wonderful shot! One doesn’t see too many pics like this. I suppose as well as seeing it happen in real time.
I’m always amazed at the things that I happen to see when I am out wandering in the wilds of my local marshland park. I’m getting better at reacting quickly and getting some photos, but something a situation develops too quickly to capture it or my camera settings are not right.