Just call it "long legged Beauty" Jimbob. Very nice and sharp image with clear details and nice colours.

It's a White Necked Stalker!....Errr, I mean Walker!....

Nice work, I love the markings on that striped rock ahind it too!..

Jim, your captures from this visit to the zoo are beautiful! Such good focus, and clarity. I sure don't know what kind it is, but it's a beauty. Tigs♥ =^..^=

Looks like a plover to me .Not sure what species though..Good picture..R.

I agree with Tiggs about this being a great trip and better captures. Something tells me biffobear or garret will know the name of it.

This is a great capture of this poor nameless bird. The clarity and focus are great.

He's a long legged mister. Nice coloring too. Nice capture.

Very pretty bird, the name is not important. Really good photo.

You took a very good photo, Jim, name or no name.

You caught this one in the perfect spot, Jim. Great background what with the rocks and the bit of greenery. The DOF is spot on as is the detail on the critter itself. Should I now reference the old America hit or leave it for someone else? I'll leave it ;)

Those are some long legs! Excellent focus and perfect comp Jim! Outstanding capture!

Great shot Jim!! Now I've heard of a horse with no name but not a bird lol:))

I've been through the desert wiht a bird with no name,
It felt good to be out of the rain.
In the desert you can remember your name,
'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain.

Figured I'd better be the one to do the referencing Jimbob.
Excellent shot of this spindly legged beauty.

TicK

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Well Jim I checked both my Bird books and that bird is nowhere to be found expect here on Caedes.

Fine Capture Indeed of this UFB.

E J

And such long legs this bird has. Very good photo with great detail and colours! Mich

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Marvellous composition, Love it, Jim! Almost a photo-painting! Great job.

This is a bird i have seen,but i can not remember its name either.It is a wading bird,so much can i say.A Beautiful photo of this Beautiful bird,Jim.

You have such polite birds that actually take the time to come out and pose for you. The birds at our zoo stay in hiding.

He is a beautiful, nameless bird. =) Great capture my friend.

Jim
My daughter looked at this bird and said "spur‑winged‑plover" I looked it up and sure enough that what it is! Case solved. Great shot of a beautiful bird!
Paul

I see Paul's daughter knew the type of bird. Excellent shot and presentation

Hi, Jim...I sent my new computer with the big flat screened monitor back to Dell; so I'm looking at your shot with my old monitor until I decide what kind of computer to buy.

I agree with a few of the comments above. All of your Toledo Zoo shots have been fabulous, and this one is no exception. Technically you nailed it yet again. Of course I'd prefer a background that didn't draw attention away from the bird, but you did the best you could using the proper depth of field. I might suggest that you contact zoo management and their design team or do what I do. Simply steal the bird, and place it in a more suitable environment before you cook it at 325° for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. :-)

Dots

Beautiful, Jim. You have a new lens?

Lovely bird Jimbob, there is so much detail to see, shame the zoo doesn't let you shoot them, & take them home. Lol

Nice capture Jimbob. The background is bit of a distraction, but then again you can't avoid it (unless you're thinking of following Dorothy's suggestions ;)

Whatever it is, you certainly have given us an excellent shot of it. It's head is wonderful.

Jimbob - One of the only advantages to being so dreadfully tardy in viewing and commenting on photo is that the bird's identity has been made. Excellent photo. Thad