Sunday, 28 January 2018

Purple Sandpiper

Throughout the winter months several Purple Sandpipers can be seen along the rockier parts of the north Norfolk coast. I was fortunate to find one at the weekend. Not the easiest bird to find, especially in the the gloomy conditions of Saturday morning, as it blends in really well with the dark stones. Having a hunch where to look does help, and I've found them here before. So I was delighted to find one as I peered over the seal wall. It paid no attention to me at all as it looked for food and the tide crashed into the rocks.
A bird I always look froward to seeing, as it is just a little different (and not as common) as other wading birds.




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11 comments:

  1. Jo28 January 2018 at 09:37

    Hi Adam, I haven't seen you for an age. I love the purple sandpiper. These little water birds are some of my favorites. Enjoy your day. Jo

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  2. Adam Jones29 January 2018 at 11:22

    Thanks Jo. I’ve been busy doing lots of running. Looking forward to using the camera again now though.

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  3. NCSue29 January 2018 at 23:18

    I have such a difficult time sorting out the different sea birds, probably because we don't spend enough time at the beach. I would love to spend more time there.
    Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2018/01/fun-with-textures-in-photoshop.html

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  4. Kay L. Davies31 January 2018 at 18:54

    I don't think I've ever seen a Purple Sandpiper...what a beautiful name! And I love that last photo, where the bird seems to be looking at you.
    Kay
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  5. Betty J. Crow1 February 2018 at 02:00

    The purple sandpiper is new to me. I live inland, so rarely get to see these types of birds. Thank you for sharing. Happy Wednesday.

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  6. Angie1 February 2018 at 04:55

    He looks like he is hunkered down - maybe he would rather be at home with a nice cup of tea? Or maybe he just has really short legs. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Linda1 February 2018 at 04:58

    Interesting bird! Love the close-up shot!

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  8. Lady Fi1 February 2018 at 07:03

    Wonderful shots of that bird.

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  9. Breathtaking1 February 2018 at 14:31

    Hello!:) I was on the hunt for a Purple Sandpiper myself last year but didn't find one, although I knew they were in the vicinity. Your shots are brilliant, nice sighting.:)

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  10. A Colorful World1 February 2018 at 17:15

    Nice shots of a really great bird! What fun to see what you are looking for!

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  11. Rambling Woods1 February 2018 at 18:03

    Lovely to capture and to be near the water...Michelle

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