Yes, sometimes getting too close for the lens attached.
Tuesday, 25 December 2018
Turnstone - Sheringham
The promenade in Sheringham is a great place to get up close to Turnstones. While I was looking forlornly for a King Eider Duck a few weeks back, I turned my attention to this much easier target. You don't even have to be looking for them and they will wander towards you, all very brave and brash. It doesn't bother me in the slightest and took my mind off the fact I was failing in my initial efforts.
I am amazed at how truly confiding Ruddy Turnstones can be. Years ago, in a bar on Tobago, we were sitting on bar stools with friends having a drink, and about thirty of these birds were scampering around the floor, picking up what I assume were small insects, or spiders perhaps, on the stone floor.
ReplyDeleteGreat to have birds come to you!
ReplyDeleteSince I do not use a zoom lens I often must back off or settle for clipped tails and feet. Nice photos!
ReplyDeleteNicely shaped bird!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots.
ReplyDeleteHello, cute captures of the Turnstones. Thank you so much for linking up and sharing your post today and the past year. Happy Saturday, enjoy your day and weekend! I wish you all the best in 2019 Happy New year to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteThey have such bright white feathers on their breasts! How beautiful! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeletePretty birds. Happy New birding Year!
ReplyDeletePretty fella. I don't believe we have them in the States.
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Happy New year!