During my trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains, I had the opportunity to photograph some Spotted Sandpipers, a first for me. They're rather shy, elusive little birds. I've seen them on a lake near my home, but have never been able to get close enough to take photos. What makes them fun to watch is they bob up and down almost constantly.
Linking to World Bird Wednesday
41 comments:
Unique little bird....you got some great shots....love the reflections in the water.
Great shots - really like the catch lights in their eyes, they bring the pictures to life.
Stewart M
Glad you managed to get these shots, Brian! They are marvelous closeups!
Simply amazing shots!
They are beautiful birds!!! Your captures are AMAZING!
Great set of shots. The lighting is lovely on the 3rd shot.
Stunning shots as usual...I love the lighting and that last is beautiful.Have a great day!
Shantana
Beautiful captures, Brian. I love the rippling color reflections in the last one.
Brian, the pictures are wonderful. The sunlight highlights the muted colors. You sure make the most of your opportunities. Thanks again ...
Andrea @ From The Sol
Those shots rock and you got it, shy and fast little birds so you did a great job getting such clear photos.
i believe that first bird was flirting with you. so cute! great job with these!
You captured them well!
These are very difficult birds to photograph. Well done! They run so fast with those skinny little legs.
Beautiful shots of these sweet birds. You take such great close up shots! I think I need a new camera. Enjoy the day!
Terrific shots! I think they were posing for you.
I agree with Stewart, eye reflection is everything. Perfect shots here Brian and I love the fact you put the close ups in context with your last shot. Excellent post as always.
Cheers Sir!
Nice captures!! The shore birds are rare here and when you do find one they're illusive. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Another bird I have not seen before- Nice pics.
beautiful photos...love the colors...
Awesomw photos, - a great post for WBW!
these are just stunning brian. so crisp and clear, the feather detail is amazing!!
as much as i adore the close ups, my favorite picture is the last one. the tree, the soft colorful reflections, it's a real winner!!
They have lovely markings. :)
Stunning shots as always.
What a lovely bird.
Great photos of the Sandpipers. They are beautiful birds.
I've never seen one. Nice bunch of pics of this beautiful little bird. I love that second to the last one especially but they are all good.
Fantastic images Brian, I feel I could reach out and touch them..
It is a beautiful bird and your photos are lovely. Congrats on your sighting.
It is a beautiful bird and your photos are lovely. Congrats on your sighting.
Oh My!
Lovely shots Brian!
The reflection and the color of them in that last shot is gorgeous!
Nice shots! I love watching these little birds bobbing along. You did well getting close-up shots. I find them somewhat difficult to approach from land while they will allow a much closer approach by boat.
Nice catch! It is fun watching them bob but hard to get a good clear shot because they are always moving.
Great series you appear in wbw. Hanne Bente / hbt.finus.dk
Spotted sandpipers are beautiful; great shots Brian! That third one could well be a calendar or wall hanging; love it! Lovely setting in the finale pic.
Fantastic shots! These are beautiful birds and what a series of images!!
What fun for you to have been able to see these Sandpipers, as well as get some wonderful images Brian.
Superb photos! So clear, such fine details! I am so envious, Brian
Amazing shots of the sandpipers! How fortunate you were to photograph them. Love the one you captured mid-step...just fantastic! :-)
Great shots!!!
Waht a stunning Sandpiper. I'd love to see one of them. Great shots.
Another beautiful set Brian! Your images of these lovely birds are so beautifully clear. I love your final shot of the setting. The reflections & textures are gorgeous. You should print some of these shots.
We have Killdeer on our property, and trying to get a photograph is extremely difficult because they skitter off at the first sign of movement. Sandpipers at the coast do the same. lol
Great shots.
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