Common Green shanks are quite common at Kappad a quiet beach near Calicut where Vasco da Gama is supposed to have first landed. The slightly upturned bill is a good field mark. I do have some close up shots but liked this better.
500D 55-250, 250mm, AE, f7.1, ISO 200 SS 1/400 cropped for composition. C &C welcome.
Regards
Roopak
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