These are Sanderlings (thank you Mia of http://www.onthewingphotography.com/wings/)
There were about ten Sanderlings, some in breeding colors, scattered in with the terns.
There was also this group of four larger shorebirds, which maybe nonbreeding Red Knots, Knot sure though, keeping to themselves. One was banded with a red flag.
This little Sanderling was having some bill envy!
One tired peep!
This is a sweet post Tammy, both in terms of its coolness and regarding those tender lil' Peeps pipping around. I love that last shot.
ReplyDeletethe 4th photo is just gorgeous! love that reflection! the skimmer is just too dang funny looking! and that little one at the end is too cute.
ReplyDeleteI still can't get over that bill!! That is huge. I wish I could help out but the simple fact is that this category birds is one of the hardest for me to identify. But you certainly did get some amazing shots!
ReplyDeleteCompliments for your lovely photo's,
ReplyDeleteeverytime it's a pleasure to see this good work.
Greetings, Joop
I love the Sandpipers, what ever they are called. Your pictures are superb.
ReplyDeleteBonitas capturas,la diferencia de tamaño entre una especie y otra es notable.Saludos
ReplyDeleteGreat photos Tammy, they are as always perfect.
ReplyDeleteI love the seventh picture totally awesome.
Greetings Irma
Beautiful shots, great work as always, Tammy!
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Mette
Very nice photos Tammy! Love the contrast between birds on the Skimmer/Peep photo! I think the Knot are Knot, or maybe Knot! Not sure about the peeps, you have just got too many over your side of the pond!
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Gorgeous shots, Tammy! Love the backgrounds and the reflection is fantastic! Nice catch lights, too.
ReplyDeleteHi Tammy!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing with the camera in your hand. Another stunning serie and you have som many beautiful birds!
Have a nice day!
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great shots Tammy, those peeps are so tricky :-)
ReplyDeleteHola amiga, espectaculares fotos, una serie bien trabajada, te felicito.
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It looks like you're still laying on the ground to get these shots. I really like the forth shot with the reflection.
ReplyDeleteExcelentes fotografias de belos pássaros....
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Amazing shots as always Tammy and your sense of humour is wonderful. In some of the shots, the one with the bill envy for example, the smaller bird almost appears to be a mirage, great effect!
ReplyDeleteHola Tammy bellas imagenes de estos limicolas.Un fuerte abrazo.
ReplyDeleteI just discovered your blog, wonderful!, That good photos.
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Greetings.
Lovely wader photos. Really love the comparisons with the skimmer and terns. The sandpipers look so dainty. (Too dainty for the trash I think)
ReplyDeleteI love #4 with the reflection on the shore. They are all nice!
ReplyDeleteTammy, I'm fairly sure the top two images are Sanderlings and believe the next two are as well (they may be going out of breeding plumage) because of the leg color and shape of the bill.
ReplyDeleteLovely images!
Thank you Mia! I thought they seemed smaller than other Sanderlings I'd seen (and the coloring of breeding plumage ones, which I don't usually see here, caused further confusion). I'm guessing maybe the first two are first year Sanderlings? Thank you for your help Mia, and your comments. I appreciate it!
DeleteShorebirds are so confusing, esp. this time of year. Your photos are beautiful! One could almost reach right out and touch them through your imagery!!
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