PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID WHISTLECRAFT

The Knot (Calidris Canutus) is a dumpy, short-legged, stocky wading bird. In winter its grey above and white below, whilst in summer the chest, belly and face are brick-red.
These birds breed in the Artic Tundra and winter around our shores.

Equipment: Canon Eos 1Ds MkII, Canon 500mm F4L IS Lens

Ref: T5U1310

Location: Salthouse, Norfolk

Photographer: David Whistlecraft