tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post3776724380860190714..comments2023-11-02T21:28:33.548+10:00Comments on Sandy Straits and Beyond: Lesser Sand Ploversmickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-24821565856620470042011-03-22T07:58:38.351+10:002011-03-22T07:58:38.351+10:00Hi BirdingMaine, and I guess when shorebirds arriv...Hi BirdingMaine, and I guess when shorebirds arrive up your way they are already in breeding plumage. That's rather special as most of the time they spend down here they are in their rather drab non-breeding plumage.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-88505894840386452002011-03-22T04:40:48.775+10:002011-03-22T04:40:48.775+10:00Beautiful photos Mick! I can't wait until the ...Beautiful photos Mick! I can't wait until the shorebirds arrive here.BirdingMainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362549826649321965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-22271517255947956802011-03-21T15:47:10.489+10:002011-03-21T15:47:10.489+10:00Thanks Larry. I was saying "wow" to myse...Thanks Larry. I was saying "wow" to myself as I got closer and closer and took photos!mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-27680988274341084962011-03-21T15:02:42.740+10:002011-03-21T15:02:42.740+10:00Wow Mick, these are incredible shots of the Lesser...Wow Mick, these are incredible shots of the Lesser Sand Plovers! I guess that Red-capped Plover is just a bonus!Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09072345959644694466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-31509171550425613622011-03-21T08:02:39.682+10:002011-03-21T08:02:39.682+10:00Thanks NatureFootstep. Spring must come soon for y...Thanks NatureFootstep. Spring must come soon for you - the shorebirds show that with their colors.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-382099992997311632011-03-21T07:49:58.684+10:002011-03-21T07:49:58.684+10:00the Sand Plovers really looks good in that plumage...the Sand Plovers really looks good in that plumage. Great shots as usual Mick. <br /><br />My lake is still covered with thick ice. Not a chance to get the kayak out.NatureFootstephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340635075481959029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-49552730751516927262011-03-20T14:14:20.784+10:002011-03-20T14:14:20.784+10:00Thanks Ian.Thanks Ian.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-5462477077184990432011-03-20T12:00:45.035+10:002011-03-20T12:00:45.035+10:00great shots! good find with so many coming into br...great shots! good find with so many coming into breeding pulmageIan Smissenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07795090037606105126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-6593324153064616372011-03-20T09:35:43.294+10:002011-03-20T09:35:43.294+10:00Hi Neil, I am surprised at how quickly all the bir...Hi Neil, I am surprised at how quickly all the birds are changing their plumage right now.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-20223950912734635532011-03-20T09:35:03.276+10:002011-03-20T09:35:03.276+10:00Hi Sallie, my kayak lets me get around the bay. I ...Hi Sallie, my kayak lets me get around the bay. I bought it soon after I came up here and wouldn't be without it now.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-49636750857846874632011-03-20T09:33:41.767+10:002011-03-20T09:33:41.767+10:00Hi JM since these birds bread up north from here -...Hi JM since these birds bread up north from here - hence the name mongolian plovers - they aren't seen in Europe and the USA.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-89748380751029812402011-03-20T09:28:40.091+10:002011-03-20T09:28:40.091+10:00They sure are showing a lot more colour than the l...They sure are showing a lot more colour than the last time we saw them. Great photos.Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614941703303528719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-65114811742457662452011-03-20T08:30:51.197+10:002011-03-20T08:30:51.197+10:00I envy you your kayak! They are gorgeous pictures...I envy you your kayak! They are gorgeous pictures.Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-22339250554484445762011-03-20T08:22:30.522+10:002011-03-20T08:22:30.522+10:00I guess these are new to me and they are lovely! T...I guess these are new to me and they are lovely! They surely know how to choose a beautiful place to hang out. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783877262954668959noreply@blogger.com