Monday, 24 October 2016

Waders

As many of you will know, I could, and do spend hours watching wading birds. They're some of my favourite bird subjects. You know where they're going to be and there are no branches, twigs or grass in the way. That said,  you can't just walk up to them and ask if they would mind you taking a picture.
Patience is key, and not frightening the birds is of utmost importance. If you stay still and low and don't look intimidating, you will gain their trust and everyone is happy. The birds can go about their business and I can (hopefully) get some got shots as they do it.

One of the many Ringed Plovers along the Wirral coast.




A Turnstone doing what Turnstones do. Brilliantly camouflaged at the same time.


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16 comments:

  1. Hootin Anni24 October 2016 at 20:22

    I know how difficult it is to get a good photo of ANY bird in flight. Your work here, is perfection.

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    1. Anni 30 October 2016 at 10:15

      We birders appreciate your participation this weekend at I'd Rather B Birdin'!!! Thanks for sharing this!!! Your photos, as I stated above last week...they're amazing.

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  2. Fun6024 October 2016 at 20:32

    I like your plover photos very much.

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  3. NCSue24 October 2016 at 22:06

    Beautiful shots!
    Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/10/along-way.html

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  4. Cloudia25 October 2016 at 01:57

    you build to your rich 'payoff shot' beautifully!

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  5. mick25 October 2016 at 02:30

    Great photos - especially the bird with the wings raised.

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  6. Photo(Geo)grapher26 October 2016 at 10:33

    Lovely shots. I like

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  7. Breathtaking26 October 2016 at 19:29

    Well, you did get some beautiful shots of both the Ringed Plover, and Turnstone.

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  8. Findlay Wilde26 October 2016 at 20:24

    I never get tired of watching waders either.

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  9. Lea27 October 2016 at 01:42

    Lovely photos!
    Your Ringed Plover is very similar to the Killdeer Plover we have here in the United States.

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  10. Rambling Woods27 October 2016 at 20:20

    Yes patience is important if you are really going to soak in all nature has to offer...Michelle

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  11. betty-NZ29 October 2016 at 01:43

    What a lovely little face--so worth the wait. There's so much to see when you sit at the seaside, I never want to leave, sometimes.

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  13. eileeninmd29 October 2016 at 21:32

    Hello, what a cute Plover. Wonderful collection of photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Enjoy your Saturday and the weekend!

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  14. tiptoethruphylsgarden.blogspot.com30 October 2016 at 01:02

    Great photos,you sure seemed to have gained this bird`s trust,it does blend in but for those beautiful orange legs,thanks for sharing,phyllis

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  15. Mary Howell Cromer1 November 2016 at 09:31

    Simply wonderful, you always make it appear so easy, always a joy~

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