I took a walk the other day in and around Macclesfield Forest, taking in some areas that I know on a good day can have good birds. I'd had a decent few hours, but nothing spectacular was turning up and to be honest it was a little quiet. I changed my route home so that I could check one of the reservoirs where I'd had a Redstart just the other week. I've kept checking this particular reservoir recently for Common Sandpiper that I've had in previous years. Nothing so far this year, but as I was checking the shore line I spotted a Grey Wagtail and right behind that was my Common Sandpiper. I was so pleased. The sun was out and he just wandered straight past me to allow me to take some great close up shots.
I haven't seen any sandpipers here this year, I guess because we just haven't made it to the right places. Loved yours, and especially that wings-up shot. Wow!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images of this bird, Adam. I especially like the one with its reflection in the water and the last one.
ReplyDeleteLovely Sandpipers, and terriffic shots, I also like the last capture,showing the beauty of the raised feathers.
ReplyDeleteFabulous shots! I love the last one.
ReplyDeletereally lovely close-ups!
ReplyDeleteThe Common Sandpiper is pretty, great shots!
ReplyDeleteHe was posing for you! Look at those wings! Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteThey may be called, "common" but I think they are delightful and that last shot was awesome.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots, great reflection.
ReplyDeleteAdam, thank so much for sharing your Sandpiper post with my Saturday Critter party.. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Great shots of the Common Sandpiper. I'm amazed that you were able to get that close!
ReplyDeleteI love your sharp photos of the Sandpiper, they make me feel like I'm at the beach. The photo with its wings upstretched is fabulous!
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