Tuesday, 10 July 2012

Common Sandpiper

Whilst making more visits to Cheshire just recently, I've seen a Common Sandpiper on a number of occasions. I can't guarantee it is the same one each time, but I've found it to be quite fascinating to watch. It walks along the reservoir shore line searching for food whilst bobbing it's tail as it goes. It has quite a shrill call, and a few times I've heard it before seeing it.
It allowed me to get quite close on a few occasions as I shuffled my way towards it, stealth like.





Another wading bird that has been on or around my patch in good numbers recently has been the Curlew. Seen here on a small chimney.
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17 comments:

  1. Brian King10 July 2012 at 16:32

    Fantastic photos, Adam! I've only been able to photograph sandpipers once. They're so skittish, I normally can't get close to them.

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  2. TexWisGirl10 July 2012 at 16:34

    great job. the sandpiper looks almost soft and cuddly. :)

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  3. Dave10 July 2012 at 20:39

    Hi Adam

    Are the Common Sands at ridgegate res?

    Dave

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  4. Unknown10 July 2012 at 20:55

    Great shots of the shorebirds, which I seldom see. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  5. Carole M.10 July 2012 at 21:57

    such a beautiful bird the sandpiper; you got some sweet photographs, also the curlew

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  6. eileeninmd10 July 2012 at 22:06

    I love the shorebirds, they are lovely. Great shots.

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  7. HansHB10 July 2012 at 22:07

    It is such a great post, - splendid photos!

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  8. Irene10 July 2012 at 22:17

    Great shots ... never seen them before. And thanks for visiting!

    Irene

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  9. theconstantwalker10 July 2012 at 22:56

    Fantastic images Adam they are lovely birds to see.

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  10. NatureFootstep10 July 2012 at 23:32

    I was in Scotland for two weeks and saw both birds there. They are great ones. :)

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  11. mick10 July 2012 at 23:47

    A great series of photos.

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  12. Anonymous11 July 2012 at 00:19

    Lovely captures of these shorebirds.

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  13. Vores have11 July 2012 at 06:06

    Great pictures you show. Hanne Bente

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  14. Anni 11 July 2012 at 11:50

    I especially like the one of the sandpiper with its right foot up as it makes its way along....


    Wood Stork

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  15. Phil Slade11 July 2012 at 13:20

    Good shots of the Common Sand Adam. I find them unapproachable in this country but a little better in other countires I have visited.

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  16. Larry12 July 2012 at 00:35

    Super shots of the Sandpiper and Curlew Adam! Shore!birds are a blast to watch

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  17. EG CameraGirl12 July 2012 at 19:03

    Wonderful shots of the sandpipers and curlew!

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