Dunlin (Calidris alpina) in breeding plumage
Many shorebirds are traveling through Ontario on their way to their breeding grounds. When we see them again in the fall, they will be looking less colourful in their winter feathers.
At a stopover on their way to the Arctic
Here they are looking for crustaceans, mollusks, insects and worms.
I am joining Stewart M's Wild Bird Wednesday HERE
They are soooo beautiful! =) I like the brownish colors on their wings. How great that you are amont these birds and the great lake! =)
ReplyDeleteThey are very attractive looking birds and not knowing birds well at all, I would think they are sandpipers. You really know your birds EG!! Thanks for sharing that knowledge and your photos. Blessings, Pam
ReplyDeleteLunch is served!
ReplyDeleteThey are cute birds, great shots!
ReplyDeleteTheir breeding plumage is pretty intricate EG, I love that they have a different 'look' for different occasions :)
ReplyDeleteNever heard of this bird but it is quite interesting looking. Nice that you can catch a look at them coming and going.
ReplyDeleteDarla
i love the details on that first shot, looks like i could stroke his feathers.
ReplyDeleteYou know SO much about birds and wildlife. And, photograph them beautifully.
ReplyDeletesuch pretty markings!
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of these guys - they are fine-looking birds. And great pics.
ReplyDeleteI love their long curved beaks, and they are looking very picturesque in their warm weather finery!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Love all of those spots.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a busy trio.
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful! Getting their energy for the flight!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous plummage and markings!
ReplyDeletebeautiful bird...
ReplyDeletethanks ...
great capture ! :)
ReplyDeleteThere is a crowd! Great shots!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the shore birds.
ReplyDeleteYou got excellent portraits, these birds are adorable!
ReplyDeleteLéia