Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) on lily pads
During their breeding season - this photo was taken in late June - there's no doubt that this bird is a spotted sandpiper. It was fun to watch it bob its tail up and down as it raced from lily pad to lily pad looking for munchies.
Spotted sandpiper on debris
Last Saturday, another spotted sandpiper still had its spots, but...
Only ONE spot on this side
this one had lost most of his or hers. In winter their breasts are plain white,
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40 comments:
Lovely to see the spotted sandpiper as we don't have them here, only the Common one.
Beautiful photography. You have caught them so nicely. Thanks for sharing.
I just love these shots. The colors and details are fantastic. Such a pretty bird.
what a sweet little speckled bird, and i wonder who stole his spots
I've spotted a lot of sandpipers but never one with spots! Nice shots of the spots.
A real cutie - even with unsymmetrical spots. :)
A great shot of that bird dancing across the lily pads.
Darla
very pretty! no matter what the season!
Is this a sign of winter arriving early EG, I hope not :)
Very nice- don't think I have seen this one before!
A very striking bird in it's breeding finery. Sandpipers are fun to watch.
Terrific shots, love the one on the lily pad!
Cool birds and great pictures. MB
Great close-ups.
I don't know birds as well as you, but i think I sw those birds in France too, in Brittany. Great pictures, like always!I never succeeded to picture mines!
I love seeing shore birds...they are just fun to look at!! Great captures!
Beautiful shots! I loved seeing him on the lilypad.
I'm among willets and sanderlings here on North Carolina's Outer Banks and having a devil of a time photographing them. But with any luck . . . !
Love the first shot of the dancing sandpiper on the lily pad!
Wish I could get rid of my old spots. :)
Lovely pictures.
Three beautiful, clear photos. And an education in sandpiperology to boot!
What a beautiful bird, and your photographs of it are wonderful!
Beautiful shots!
Love that shot on the lily pads!
What a beautiful bird, I love its patterns and these wonderful captures!
I adore their little bobbing! Great capture.
Cheers from Cottage Country!
I agree that is a beautiful bird.
Fabulous photos, as always.
Nice pictures of a pretty bird!
Nice Pics of Sandpiper I like it, Have a Nice Day. . :)
Beautiful shots!
Lovely shots! My favorite is the first one.
Beautiful captures. Those spots are adorable!
very nice photos ,Nette
A very pretty bird. I was also wondering, did you turn off comments on your other blog?
Great photos of the Sandpiper - that's one shorebird that I haven't seen - and would like to!
Very nice captures!
What lovely pictures of this sweet bird. The Sandpipers have a comical way about them that I love to watch. You have captured that in your pictures. Also, interesting information on the disappearing spots ... I love learning new things. Thank you ...
Andrea @ From The Sol
Very nice images. Sadly, we have lost our local breeders due to development. Now I must drive to see them.
Beautiful photos of the Spotted Sandpiper.
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