Double-striped Thick-knees Burhinus bistriatus bistriatus, Las Barrancas, Veracruz, Mexico, March 15, 2007

Crops of four fairly distant birds.

1. Nikon D80; Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED AF VR lens (@400mm); 1/200, f8, ISO 100.

2. Nikon D80; Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED AF VR lens (@400mm); 1/200, f8, ISO 100.

3. Nikon D80; Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED AF VR lens (@400mm); 1/200, f8, ISO 100.