Photographing birds at the beach I always find entertaining but this group kept me busy for nearly an hour. Running to-and-fro, chasing the waves and pecking for lunch, and then taking flight in a flock for no apparent reason but flying only yards from where they left, sanderlings are in constant motion. No wonder these birds are so svelte! They use up the calories they consume pursuing the next morsel.
I found their behavior fascinating and their colors against the sand and sea captivating, I hope you agree.
gorgeous!
Posted by: ally | Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 11:34 AM
this is a great shot, never knew the names of the birds 'til now. even their names are cute. i still love sand pipers the best though and they are very entertaining.
Posted by: BAFA Studio | Saturday, October 08, 2011 at 01:09 PM
Charlie you are spot on!
Posted by: Claudia | Saturday, October 08, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Bob, You must be reading my mind re screensaver/calendar! Think it here, it comes out there. Enjoy your snow!
Posted by: Claudia | Saturday, October 08, 2011 at 11:28 AM
terrific ! will make a great calendar shot or screensaver! snowing here ! freak storm.
Posted by: Robert Beyer | Saturday, October 08, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Aren't these the little guys your Mom used to carve?
Posted by: Charlie Dickerman | Saturday, October 08, 2011 at 10:58 AM
Thanks, Valerie. Patience and a litle "right time, right place".
Posted by: Claudia | Saturday, October 08, 2011 at 09:55 AM
Beautiful shot Claudia!
Posted by: Valerie Jardin | Saturday, October 08, 2011 at 08:53 AM