The image depicts a single bird, specifically a black and white bird with a distinctive yellow eye, resting on a muddy shoreline. The bird's feathers are predominantly black with white markings, and it has a white patch on its face around the eye. The bird's head is turned slightly to the left, and it appears to be looking in that direction. The bird's tail feathers are visible and are striped in black and white.

The bird is situated on a muddy surface that is partially covered with water, suggesting it is near a body of water, possibly a lake or a river. The water is calm, and there are no visible ripples or waves. The background is out of focus, but it appears to be a clear sky, indicating that the weather is likely fair. There are no other objects or animals visible in the image. The style of the image is a naturalistic photograph, capturing the bird in its natural habitat.