Saturday, 16 March 2013

Turnstone - Norfolk

One the lifers that I did see in Norfolk was the Turnstone. A bird that I have always been keen to see, but have never made a conscious effort find. I wasn't disappointed with these little beauties. We came across several groups of them along the shingle beaches, and some of them were very confiding. One particular bird was practically walking between our feet. Quite an amazing sight. Better than that though, was the noise these guys made as they tossed over shingle. To hear the stones clanging together made me laugh. It was quite a comical thing to hear. I don't know why. Tiny things please tiny minds I suppose.



Annoyingly, the sun was situated behind the birds, but I think it actually made for some nice shots.



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24 comments:

  1. Fun6016 March 2013 at 19:53

    I don't think I've ever seen this bird. Would love to observe them though. Is that snow I can see?

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    1. Adam Jones18 March 2013 at 19:59

      Yes it was snowing just a few days before I saw them. It made good light.

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  2. theconstantwalker17 March 2013 at 19:52

    Lovely little birds to see Adam... great images.

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  3. Karen18 March 2013 at 19:56

    You did manage to capture some great shots, such cute little birds.

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  4. Ebie18 March 2013 at 19:58

    I am still learning how to capture these swift birds! Nice1

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  5. Unknown18 March 2013 at 19:59

    Beautiful close ups!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  6. EG CameraGirl18 March 2013 at 20:11

    Very nice photos of this pretty bird. I love its delicate head, black bib and bright orange feet.

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  7. Anni 18 March 2013 at 20:11

    I agree....the sunlight as a backdrop made some mighty fine looking images. I love the turnstone's colors.

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  8. Kusum18 March 2013 at 20:43

    Lovely birds!

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  9. Sallie (FullTime-Life)18 March 2013 at 20:44

    I watched ruddy turnstones this winter for the first time...loved how they turned over the beach looking for small stuff to eat. I think yours are prettier, but very similar.

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  10. mick18 March 2013 at 22:11

    Great photos of the Turnstones. Where I live Ruddy Turnstones are very hard to get anywhere near! The best I have managed are distant views.

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  11. Karen @ Pieces of Contentment18 March 2013 at 22:39

    Wonderfully clear shots of these birds. The light is lovely too.

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  12. Anonymous18 March 2013 at 22:52

    How wonderful peaceful.


    robert geiß

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  13. Karen18 March 2013 at 23:58

    Interesting little birds, lovely shots!

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  14. Arija19 March 2013 at 08:25

    Interesting shape and great colour legs. I think hearing those stones clanking would have made me laugh too.

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  15. eileeninmd19 March 2013 at 09:33

    Great shots of the Turnstone!

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  16. islandwonder19 March 2013 at 12:26

    So cute! Love that sound myself.

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  17. Dana19 March 2013 at 13:14

    Beautiful birds!

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  18. TexWisGirl19 March 2013 at 18:19

    pretty guy. love the orange legs.

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  19. Findlay Wilde19 March 2013 at 18:51

    Lovely birds. From Findlay

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  20. HansHB19 March 2013 at 21:30

    Lovely birds. Great photos!

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  21. Stewart M20 March 2013 at 10:34

    Same bird - different continent! Different hemisphere as well!

    Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW.

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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  22. Neil20 March 2013 at 23:18

    Beautiful bird.

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  23. Mary Howell Cromer23 March 2013 at 10:52

    I had to smile about the situation with the sun for I face that often as well...but you certainly got some great images. Glad you finally had your day with the Turnstones~

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