A Crested Pigeon explores ground that was very recently underwater due to flooding. I like the lighting in this shot, and the way the pink of the uncovered roots echoes the colour of the bird’s feet:

The orange blush on the bird’s shoulders is a pretty accompaniment to the grey-blue of the head and breast feathers:

Common name: Crested Pigeon
Scientific name: Ocyphaps lophotes
Approximate length: 31-35 cm
Date spotted: 6 May 2024 (autumn)
Location: Manly Lagoon, New South Wales, Australia: 33°47’05.4″S 151°17’00.0″E