Yellowlegs walking in shallow water
I bet you can guess why this bird is called a YELLOWLEGS!
Every spring, greater and lesser yellowlegs migrate north over central Ontario, some to nest on Northern Ontario's tundra. During the last week of April, a flock touched down for a few days in a conservation area near where I live.
Looking you a yummy treat
For quite a while, I was unable to take a decent photo. Kids and dogs kept the yellowlegs on the far shore. Hmmm. I was tempted to move in closer but the soil was muddy and slippery. Plus, my feet sunk in with every step.
At last the kids and dogs moved on, and after a bit, the yellowlegs decided to hunt for food closer to me and my camera. (Can you see me smile?)
On the shore
Greater, lesser? I find it difficult to distinguish between greater and lesser yellowlegs but I know both were eating crustaceans in the pond because two avid birders with binoculars told me. (I still have much to learn.) Suffice it to say, all the above photos are of yellowlegs.
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32 comments:
Your patience paid off! Great shots!
These are very cool birds I am so happy you waited. B
I've never seen this bird. It's beautiful!
they are beautiful, i love love the polka dots
They almost look polka-dotted!
You take the greatest bird pictures, I enjoy every one of them.
Darla
have been fortunate to see them here once. :)
What a sighting! Very interesting looking bird!
They are a lovely bird, always fun to see.
A very interesting looking bird. Fun to see yellow legs and such striking markings in his feathers.
Not only is it pretty, it also looks quite aware of its beauty in that dandy first shot!
I love those photos!
How cute they are. I've never seen anything quite like them...
What cool birds, love them!
who knew?! great shots.
Wow..they are awesome, awesome birds with yellowlegs! Love your photos!
Loving those long, yellow legs!
Awesome photos! I've never seen a yellow legs!
fabulous photos! and what cool birds!
Great pics! That first one if the best, I think!
Great looking bird, and yes I'm pretty sure I know how it got its name.
What a cool bird, one I've not spotted yet, but I know I won't miss those yellow legs when I do see one.
Such long yellow legs! I'm so amazed at your patience to wait out the kids and dogs. :-) Your efforts were certainly rewarded.
What a wonderful bird! You got some great shots of it.
Those legs are amazing.
What a magnificent creature!
Cool shots. I saw an eagle last week (águila mora) that had bright yellow legs. I'll have to post it...
Great photos! Those yellow legs really make a statement, don't they!!
Love these!
=)
Can't recall ever seeing one before,lovely birds!
Your patience certainly paid off. I wouldn't know greater from lesser, but the yellow legs makes the rest of the I.D. easy.
I never heard of that bird! It's so cute!
Hi again!
Visiting from Mrs Matlock’s, many thanks for stopping by.
Great post – so apt.
Have a great Mother’s Day weekend too!
My legs have a bit of a yellow cast to them, too.
I think I need to tan a bit!
ha!
This was really a neat capture! Love the reflections!
Thank you for sharing it.
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