Hooded Plover

Hooded Plover (Image ID 73159)
Photographed byTeresa Madgwick on Wed 27th Aug, 2025 and uploaded on Fri 6th Mar, 2026 .
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ID73159
CommentThis Hooded Plover found the prize of all prizes - a Wolf Spider - and it was doing it's best to swallow it before the others in the flock could have a go at it, as it took several attempts to swallow the spider, with the bird dropping it and picking it up several times. I have selected this photo as it shows a bit of movement but clear detail of the spider (not the Hoodie's normal food source) and with the other Hoodie looking on jealously.
EquipmentNikon Z8 Nikon z 800 pf 6.3

Exposure time : 1 / 2000
FNumber : 6.3
Focal Length : 800
ISO Speed Ratings : 1250
LensModel : NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
Make : NIKON CORPORATION
Model : NIKON Z 8
Software : Adobe Lightroom 9.2 (Windows)
LocationGunnamatta, Victoria
Keywordsfeeding/with prey, adult
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ApertureFNumber COMPUTED f/6.3
Make IFD0 NIKON CORPORATION
Model IFD0 NIKON Z 8
Software IFD0 Adobe Lightroom 9.2 (Windows)
ExposureTime EXIF 1/2000
FNumber EXIF F6.3
ExposureProgram EXIF Manual
ISOSpeedRatings EXIF 1250
DateTimeOriginal EXIF 2025:08:27 12:53:13
ShutterSpeedValue (APEX 10.965784) EXIF 1/2000
ApertureValue (APEX 5.310704) EXIF F6
ExposureBiasValue EXIF 0
MeteringMode EXIF Pattern
LightSource EXIF unknown
Flash EXIF Flash did not fire.
FocalLength EXIF 800mm
ExposureMode EXIF Manual Exposure
WhiteBalance EXIF Automatic White Balance
LensModel EXIF NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
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