Undeterred by the waves breaking on the rocks behind.
Seen here with a Turnstone. Very cosy.
Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you
Saturday, 1 February 2014
Purple Sandpiper - Colwyn Bay
I purposely went in search of a bird a week or so ago. A bird I'd never seen before but had wanted to for some time. I made it my mission to find it on this particular day, and thanks to some really great directions from a fellow birder I managed to track it down in Colwyn Bay. The Purple Sandpiper is a pretty dumpy looking bird, but I found it to be a fascinating one as it wound it's way along the rocks on the coast looking for food. It was mixed in with a few Turnstone, which really made my day. Another lifer for me. Can this year get any better?
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lovely, lovely, lovely!
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful birds, great captures of the Purple Sandpiper!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful shots! I wish I could capture bird shots as well... you really did well.
ReplyDeleteHello Adam!(you have my brothers name!).I'm so happy i find your blog!!Gorgeous pictures!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!Such beautiful birds!I really enjoyed your post! Thank you for your visit!Hope to see you again!!
Dimi...
Congrats, that's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYou sure are lucking out with the lifers lately! I think it's a handsome bird. You got great shots!
ReplyDeleteSweet captures Adam!!! Love the two-toned beaks.
ReplyDeletereally pretty little thing!
ReplyDeletecute nose/beak. hi there - hopped over from "Saturday's Critters". nice to meet ya. hope you are having a good weekend!! ( :
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty feathers. Great captures.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, it is great to see a new species.
ReplyDeleteNice looking bird, beautiful photos.-- I would love to see one.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures
ReplyDeleteReally great photos. I love your header too!
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering why they are called purple sandpipers, but they are neat little birds. Glad you got to see it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series. We love this secretive bird but not too shy ;-)
ReplyDeleteCéline & Philippe
Uih, thats lovely shots of the Cuties. I’m in love with wild birds. Thanks 4 sharing in the project.
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Great shots Adam, I've never been that close to one yet, only got flock shots.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Gordon.
This bird is quite a chunky character. Intriguing perspectives of this bird in his water world.
ReplyDeleteLove that last image Adam, superb..... and of course what a great bird.
ReplyDeleteWell done on your lifers
Hi. Well that was a Great day for yo and you got great shots of the P. Sandpiper and it w also good to see it with the Turnstone.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sandpiper. It does help to see it with the turnstone.
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