Believe this is the sanderling. I was rather pleased with this photo, these small (about 8 inches tall) beach loving birds are always on the move. My copy of the National Geographic Society "Field Guide to the Birds of North America" describes the sanderling, as a sandpiper, that "feeds on sandy beaches, sprinting just out of surf's reach to snatch up mollusks and crustaceans exposed by the retreating waves." I'll say they sprint! LOL
*This photo was not cropped, it was re-sized, but, not cropped. Yep, I got rather close, and the Sony's zoom got me closer still.
6 comments:
Bravo! Great shot!
Outstanding!
He is so sweet looking. Love it.
What a beautiful shot!
Thanks Jasia, Linda, Fran and Lisa.
That is a beautiful picture- it does look like you were standing right beside it.
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