Crystal Windle, Waiting for nightfall (ANIMALS 2024)

The Australian Bush Thick-knee is patiently waiting for nightfall. These beautiful birds become active at night, often calling their eerie wailing cry. During the day, you will often see them wandering around in an attempt to find a nice place to sleep. This one hadn't managed to just yet.

Images have been resized for web display, which may cause some loss of image quality. Note: Original high-resolution images are used for judging.