High tide makes the roost look very beautiful.
I couldn't seen any shorebirds on my side of the roost until I walked around the south end. Then there were a few Red-capped Plovers and Red-necked Stints. Both of these shorebirds don't mind people coming quite close - which really helps a photographer!
Something disturbed the shorebirds on the other side of the roost and they all flew up then settled down again on that side.
However, a small flock of Lesser Sand Plovers flew over to my side - flew back again - then finally settled on my side.
I have never been able to get really close to Lesser Sand Plovers unless I have been in the kayak. Then I have been able to float to within a few feet of them. These ones let me close enough to get some recognizable photos but not close enough for really great photos.
the red-caps are ADORABLE! :)
ReplyDeleteI really like the name. I had to blow the pics up and compare them to our Least Sandpipers and I can see the difference. Sandpipers are incredibly awesome little peeps:) I've found that if we're in or on a floating object, the birds don't seem to mind if the craft only goes at a certain speed. Happy birding!
ReplyDeleteLovely series of water shots and beautiful wildlife! ~
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Great images, it is hard to get close enough to wildlife sometimes. Have a great week.
ReplyDeletePretty shorebirds and scenery, Mick! I really love the cute Red-capped Plovers. Have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures of lovely birds, Mick, as always! And, as always, thanks for sharing the beauty!! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteGreat shorebirds. It's close enough if you can identify them! I never think of high tide as being a good shorebird viewing time. But for you it sure was! Beautiful scenery as well as great birds.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely scenery!
ReplyDeleteIt's weird sometimes how a species can be relatively approachable and then a related one can be just the opposite. I think it is something to do with each species experiences with the human race.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos of the shorebirds. They're very pretty.
ReplyDeleteJust lovley ,nette
ReplyDeletePlovers are so cute. Great Photos!
ReplyDeleteSuperb shots of beautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteHI Mick You certainly saw and shot a good number of waders. Lovely place to go birding
ReplyDeleteI does seem a lovely place to take in the shorebirds. Its not often that theyare tolerant of humans so you do well to have these species that at least give you a chance for photography.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy seeing the water type birds, since we are not so much around water here~
ReplyDeleteLovely little birds you captured. The only plovers I've ever seen are the ones in the cow pastures around the house, but they don't have any red--just yellow faces.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics of shore birds, I never get close enough to tell them apart.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures - it is strange how some birds are so much more tolerant than others.
ReplyDeleteThe Englishness of some older children's book is very clear when you see them today - but at least they did not just advertise TV programs and toys!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Wonderful photos! Great that you were able to get close to so many!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post and such lovely shots! Have a great week ahead!
ReplyDeleteShantana
to me it is very interesting to watch how the birds coems and goes with the tide. Something I don´t see in Sweden.
ReplyDeleteWonderful bird shots.
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