Friday, 7 February 2014

Sanderling - Hoylake

A bird that I concentrated on while at Hoylake was the little Sanderling. A wading bird similar in size to the Dunlin which was also seen in good numbers at Hoylake. In winter plumage here, it has a lovely silvery grey colour on top and an almost pristine white underneath. It is a winter visitor here but a little bird I love seeing all the same. So apologies if I've over indulged with too many pictures.









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35 comments:

  1. theconstantwalker7 February 2014 at 21:56

    Wonderful images Adam...

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  2. DIMI8 February 2014 at 08:52

    Such a beautiful bird Adam!!Great shots!
    Wonderful photos!
    Dimi...

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  3. Phil Slade8 February 2014 at 16:01

    I don't think you over indulged at all Adam. Sanderlings are cracking little birds winter or summer so why not take lots of lovely shots like those?

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  4. Maude Lynn8 February 2014 at 16:45

    Splendid shots!

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  5. Hootin Anni8 February 2014 at 18:06

    That post and all the great photos are absolutely wonderful Adam.
    I especially like the one of the close up. Wow.

    Hootin' Anni
    and
    Anni @ I'd Rather B Birdin'

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  6. eileeninmd8 February 2014 at 18:25

    The sanderlings are fun birds to watch at the beach!.. Wonderful photos! Thank you for linking up to Saturday's Critters. Have a happy weekend!

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  7. Rajesh8 February 2014 at 18:35

    Great shots of the birds. Amazing clarity.

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  8. Unknown8 February 2014 at 20:24

    Excellent photos of these beautiful birds.

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  9. sunshine8 February 2014 at 20:32

    Great photos and birds, you life on an interesting place.

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  10. Carole M.9 February 2014 at 01:16

    magnificent captures of the Sanderlings, so many Adam; well done

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  11. Karen9 February 2014 at 02:21

    These are gorgeous shots Adam. Since I don't see Sanderlings here, I never tire of seeing yours!

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  12. TexWisGirl9 February 2014 at 14:02

    adorable little things! just want to scoop one up and hold it. :)

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  13. Pia9 February 2014 at 21:56

    Wonderful photos from this wonderful birds! They are so busy searching for something to eat.

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  14. carol l mckenna10 February 2014 at 20:45

    Beautiful shots of gorgeous gems of nature for OWT ~ thanks ^_^

    carol and artmusedog
    www.acreativeharbor.com

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  15. Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti10 February 2014 at 21:32

    What pretty looking birds! They seem quite happy and content.

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  16. betty-NZ10 February 2014 at 22:46

    Gorgeous looking little birds. Love the softness about them.

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  17. Photo Cache11 February 2014 at 01:23

    incredible images. thanks for sharing. they made my day.

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  18. mick11 February 2014 at 04:15

    Great photos of the Sanderlings - and I would never think there were too many of photos of them! They are beautiful.

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  19. Anonymous11 February 2014 at 05:31

    What delicate and pretty shots.

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  20. Laura11 February 2014 at 20:26

    Such sweet little birds:>

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  21. HansHB11 February 2014 at 20:44

    Splendid photowork!

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  22. Connie Smiley12 February 2014 at 02:27

    Great photos, Adam, of those beautiful silver gray birds, and certainly not too many!

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  23. Powell River Books12 February 2014 at 03:42

    What a wonderful series of pictures. I've never heard of this kind of bird. - Margy

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  24. NatureFootstep12 February 2014 at 21:58

    beautiful images of my no one favourite. :)

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  25. Jocee12 February 2014 at 22:27

    A pretty little bird. Nice post.

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  26. raf12 February 2014 at 22:46

    Wonderful to watch little shorebirds scamper along the beach, especially close-up like your excellent captures. Great series on all your posts.

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  27. Wally Jones13 February 2014 at 04:38

    No such thing as over-indulging when it comes to bird photos! Great shots, Adam!

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  28. Sallie (FullTime-Life)13 February 2014 at 23:27

    I love these little guys and you can show as many of them as you like! I can't go to the beach with my neighbors here in Florida because they all just want to lay out on the sand and I want to walk and take pictures. It's a wasted trip for me if I don't see shorebirds! Thanks for showing yours.

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  29. Unknown9 March 2014 at 13:34

    Wow they are some crazy close ups of Sanderling! It must have taken some effort/skill/patience to get so close.

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  30. Anonymous14 April 2015 at 10:02

    Every week you give me a lovely new bird I've never heard of to admire. Thank you.

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  31. Unknown14 April 2015 at 14:08

    Great shots, they are very pretty birds!

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  32. Martyn Kitney 14 April 2015 at 21:20

    Such amazing photos. Really loved them
    Well done. #animaltales

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  33. Happy Homebird14 April 2015 at 22:35

    Super pics of a lovely bird. I like Hoylake, off there soon.

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  34. A Green and Rosie Life15 April 2015 at 06:37

    Don't ever apologise for posting lots of pictures - they are so fab. Sanderlings are not birds I am familiar with yet they are gorgeous. I love the fact they are a bit "dumpy" ... am I allowed to even say that?

    Thank you for adding more lovely bird pictures to #AnimalTales

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  35. chickenruby16 April 2015 at 08:45

    lovely pictures

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