Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Sandpiper/ Watery Wednesday

Solitary sandpiper taking a bath

As you have probably already guessed, I was crouched down behind some rocks when I took these photos.

Is this sandpiper  admiring its own reflection?

I am linking to Watery Wednesday where you can find many more watery photos.


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40 comments:

  1. JudyApril 26, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    You must have been there a while, to get such candid shots!

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  2. KathyApril 26, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    You voyeur!

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  3. Judy April 26, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    This post could be used in the "Reflections meme" It must have been windy, it looks like his wings are ruffled from the wind in the top photo.

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  4. TexWisGirlApril 26, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    i love these types of birds. so entertaining.

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  5. DarlaApril 26, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    What a lovely looking bird. Crouching down behind rocks is a sign of true dedication to your craft. Fortunatley for me I don't have to try that. LOL!

    Darla

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  6. donApril 26, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    A good job of sneaking up on this fellow and getting a good shot of him. He has an interesting beak with which to hunt.

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  7. Joe ToddApril 26, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Well done

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  8. RedPatApril 26, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Wonderful shots! It certainly looks windy!

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  9. Tammie LeeApril 26, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    that first photo is so cute with the feathers all fluffed up!

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  10. KateApril 26, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Great detailed photos...I'm fascinated by the long bill on the bird.

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  11. BirdmanApril 26, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    A bit like Narcissus, I'd say.

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  12. MadSnapperApril 26, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    i think he is trying to check out if his feathers are all in place. beautiful shots from behind the rocks., i really like the bridge shot in the post below

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  13. LowellApril 26, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I dunno...but I have a feeling he was watching you out of the corner of his eye...

    Nice shots of a cute sandpiper.

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  14. 2sweetnsaxyApril 26, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    What a difference in the feathers in the first and 2nd shot. The first one shows all of its little ruffled feathers. :-)

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  15. Kathryn DycheApril 26, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    I love sandpipers, great capture.

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  16. B i r g i t t aApril 26, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Yes I think he is content with what he sees ;)

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  17. VPApril 26, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    A narcissistic bird, this is new!

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  18. Jenn JilksApril 26, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Love your sandpiper! And the Welland Canal!

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  19. TaniaApril 26, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Lovely bird and pictures. I never see this bird here..

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  20. AnonymousApril 26, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    everyone gives in to moments of vanity :)

    i have seen them from afar but your images are so close i heart them.

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  21. eileeninmdApril 26, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Lovely captures and reflections of the Sandpiper.

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  22. kayerjApril 26, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    amazing :)

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  23. RandyApril 26, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Excellent shots!

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  24. Joanne OlivieriApril 26, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    What a great capture and love the reflections.

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  25. dianasfaria.comApril 26, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    You've really captured the eyes of the Sandpiper in that first shot!

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  26. Martha ZApril 26, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    I love the wind ruffeling his feathers.

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  27. SquirrelQueenApril 27, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    I love the first one with showing the ruffled feathers, that is so cute. Great reflections also.

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  28. Small City ScenesApril 27, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    I think he was using the water as a mirror to watch you. what a nice shot. MB

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  29. FjällripanApril 27, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    So beautiful! Have a nice day! :)

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  30. SerlineApril 27, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    The sandpiper is pretty, no wonder it wants to admire its own reflection in the water ;-)

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  31. MalyssApril 27, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    EGWow, our spy among the birds! :o)
    Pretty pictures!

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  32. Rinkly RimesApril 27, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    I particularly like the ruffled feathers in Number One.

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  33. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Water, water in the sand, who's the fairest in the land?

    That big white eye ring really stands out in the top photo. Don't think I've seen it so clearly before.

    You're obviously good at blending into the background!

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  34. genieApril 27, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Your sand piper is precious. You were so lucky to have the rock to crouch behind because these captures are wonderful.

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  35. Betty ManousosApril 27, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    stunning!
    those photos put me in the best of moods!

    have a great day!

    betty

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  36. Ms. BeckyApril 27, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    I think I may have seen these birds before - don't they scurry really fast across the sand? hmmm. anyway, I love these photos.

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  37. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Love your first shot -looks interesting with his feathers out of place:)

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  38. Kay L. DaviesApril 27, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Well, of course, you have a bath, then look at your reflection to see if everything is done properly! Super photos! I love sandpipers.
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  39. StefApril 27, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I assume it took an effort for you to crouch for these great shots! It's all worth it. Way to go!
    Here's my Watery Wednesday, hope you can check it out. Thanks!

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  40. RoseApril 29, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    He is so pretty!

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