Monday 6 June 2016

Grey Plover

This Grey Plover was on the beach at Titchwell, on my last visit. Still in it's winter plumage, it was well camouflaged against the stony area it had chosen to rest up. A nice looking wader and one that is happy to not scurry around the sands avoiding waves, unlike the Sanderling and Dunlin that were nearby.
Can you see the two very well disguised Turnstones in the top picture? Superb camouflage.



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16 comments:

  1. Anonymous7 June 2016 at 03:50

    I doubt I would have seen the Turnstones, had you not pointed them out! Pretty Plover.

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  2. AJEYA RAO7 June 2016 at 06:05

    Great pics...

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  3. Jibberjabberuk7 June 2016 at 12:19

    A lovely little bird. It's not one I've seen before but you can definitely tell it's from the plover family.

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  4. Fun607 June 2016 at 16:13

    I would never have spotted them.

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  5. NCSue7 June 2016 at 18:32

    I can't ever remember which bird is what when I'm at the beach - they seem to be either pelicans, sandpipers, or seagulls. I keep hoping I'll learn who's who, but we're not there often enough, many look so similar to my novice eye, and my memory is shot!!!
    ;)
    Your photos may be just what I need to help be broaden my knowledge base!
    Have a great week, and thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/06/circa-1953-and-now.html

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  6. Mary Howell Cromer7 June 2016 at 19:13

    Sweet looking bird, in a beautiful setting. I have not been around much in past several weeks, but making my way back through the folds. Take care~

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  7. Findlay Wilde7 June 2016 at 21:09

    Great pictures and like the Turnstones getting in on the photo.

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  8. likeschocolate8 June 2016 at 05:41

    Lovely! Have a great week!
    http://travelingbugwiththreeboys-kelleyn.blogspot.com/

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  9. Aritha V. 8 June 2016 at 10:53

    Never see before. Is so beautiful to see. Thanks.
    http://momentsfrozentime.blogspot.nl/

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  10. Deb Nance at Readerbuzz8 June 2016 at 12:09

    We don't have these here. Thanks for sharing them!

    http://readerbuzz.blogspot.com/2016/06/bookexpo-my-first-press-pass.html

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  11. Hootin Anni8 June 2016 at 13:45

    What beautiful photos. So well composed, and such a perfect setting for such a beautiful bird.

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  12. Sharon Wagner8 June 2016 at 14:34

    He really blends in with the gravely rocks. I think I see them in the top photo. Maybe...

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  13. Jeanna8 June 2016 at 15:26

    Interesting that it's still dressed for winter. Looks like a gentle bird

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  14. Anne (cornucopia)9 June 2016 at 10:44

    Wonderful photos.

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  15. Rambling Woods11 June 2016 at 02:15

    What a great place to bird. I have never seen a plover in person., I saw the two birds hidden in the top photo with difficulty... Michelle

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  16. Kay L. Davies11 June 2016 at 17:28

    I've never met a plover, either, but perhaps I will when I'm in England later this year. Another bird-blogger, Phil, is on my shortlist of people to visit. He has promised to take me to Kay's Chippy in Knott-End-on-Sea, and I'm hoping he'll take me to see some of "his" birds.
    I enjoyed your plover photo and perhaps I'll see more of your birds on your blog...I see you have a long list!
    Cheers,
    Kay—An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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