Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Spotted Sandpiper/Wild Bird

 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,
I am joining Stewart M's Wild Bird Wednesday HERE

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40 comments:

  1. Margaret Birding For PleasureAugust 13, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Lovely to see the spotted sandpiper as we don't have them here, only the Common one.

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  2. KLAugust 13, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    Beautiful photography. You have caught them so nicely. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. JillAugust 13, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    I just love these shots. The colors and details are fantastic. Such a pretty bird.

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  4. MadSnapperAugust 13, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    what a sweet little speckled bird, and i wonder who stole his spots

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  5. LowellAugust 13, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    I've spotted a lot of sandpipers but never one with spots! Nice shots of the spots.

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  6. HalcyonAugust 13, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    A real cutie - even with unsymmetrical spots. :)

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  7. DarlaAugust 13, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    A great shot of that bird dancing across the lily pads.

    Darla

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  8. TexWisGirlAugust 13, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    very pretty! no matter what the season!

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  9. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 13, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Is this a sign of winter arriving early EG, I hope not :)

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  10. Coloring Outside the LinesAugust 13, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Very nice- don't think I have seen this one before!

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  11. JudyAugust 13, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    A very striking bird in it's breeding finery. Sandpipers are fun to watch.

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  12. KarenAugust 13, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Terrific shots, love the one on the lily pad!

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  13. Small City ScenesAugust 13, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Cool birds and great pictures. MB

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  14. John @ Beans and I on the LooseAugust 13, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Great close-ups.

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  15. MalyssAugust 13, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    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!

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  16. DeannaAugust 13, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    I love seeing shore birds...they are just fun to look at!! Great captures!

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  17. Cheryl @ TFDAugust 13, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Beautiful shots! I loved seeing him on the lilypad.

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  18. RevrunnerAugust 13, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    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 . . . !

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  19. CarlettaAugust 13, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Love the first shot of the dancing sandpiper on the lily pad!
    Wish I could get rid of my old spots. :)

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  20. Ruth HiebertAugust 13, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Lovely pictures.

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  21. JackAugust 13, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Three beautiful, clear photos. And an education in sandpiperology to boot!

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  22. Lisa GordonAugust 13, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    What a beautiful bird, and your photographs of it are wonderful!

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  23. paulAugust 13, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    Beautiful shots!

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  24. RedPatAugust 13, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    Love that shot on the lily pads!

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  25. LONDONLULUAugust 13, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    What a beautiful bird, I love its patterns and these wonderful captures!

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  26. Jenn JilksAugust 13, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    I adore their little bobbing! Great capture.
    Cheers from Cottage Country!

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  27. RandyAugust 13, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    I agree that is a beautiful bird.

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  28. The Furry GnomeAugust 13, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    Fabulous photos, as always.

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  29. Leave It To DavisAugust 14, 2013 at 2:38 AM

    Nice pictures of a pretty bird!

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  30. Manav SinghiAugust 14, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    Nice Pics of Sandpiper I like it, Have a Nice Day. . :)

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  31. IrmaAugust 14, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Beautiful shots!

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  32. UnknownAugust 14, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Lovely shots! My favorite is the first one.

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  33. AnonymousAugust 14, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Beautiful captures. Those spots are adorable!

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  34. Nette CeciliaAugust 14, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    very nice photos ,Nette

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  35. kayerjAugust 14, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    A very pretty bird. I was also wondering, did you turn off comments on your other blog?

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  36. mickAugust 14, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    Great photos of the Sandpiper - that's one shorebird that I haven't seen - and would like to!

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  37. RoseAugust 14, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    Very nice captures!

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  38. Andrea @ From The SolAugust 15, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    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

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  39. Kenneth Cole SchneiderAugust 16, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Very nice images. Sadly, we have lost our local breeders due to development. Now I must drive to see them.

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  40. NeilAugust 18, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Beautiful photos of the Spotted Sandpiper.

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