Bolivar Flats Plover

My technical advisor and I had an enjoyable visit to the Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary in Port Bolivar, Texas last week on our way to the High Island rookery about a 30 minute drive down the road.  There is always some sort of bird "action" going on at Bolivar Flats, especially during an incoming tide.  I saw this Black-bellied Plover at water's edge in almost full breeding plumage.  It was very windy that day and I spent some time trying to keep sand away from my lens.

Canon 5d Mark III
Canon 500 mm/ 2 X 
F 8
1/1000 sec
iso 400
tripod 
small crop

Comments and critiques always appreciated!