The Red-necked phalarope is this ever-so charming wader with a highly developed swimming ability it uses to full potential when foraging. The female is surprisingly more colorful than the male. I eagerly hoped this very specimen would swim into the very spot just for a second or two and despite the size on the pond I was extremely lucky

Captured with: Canon EOS 7D Mark II, Canon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x, Canon Extender EF 1.4x III, Handheld

• Aperture: ƒ/5.6
• Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
• Exposure bias: -1/3EV
• Focal length: 560mm
• ISO: 1000
• Shutter speed: 1/1250s