Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

Spotted sandpipers have ...er...spots. Or not. This one does because it's breeding season. By fall its breast will be spotless.

Foraging for a tasty tidbit

Handsome birds, me thinks.

Stretching


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45 comments:

  1. ViolaJune 18, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    What a beautiful bird! :) and lovely shots!

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  2. MalyssJune 18, 2014 at 7:21 AM

    I love those pictures !and the guy is cute !

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  3. MalyssJune 18, 2014 at 7:21 AM

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  4. eileeninmdJune 18, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    What a beautiful bird! Lovely shots!

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  5. RoanJune 18, 2014 at 7:25 AM

    Yes, handsome birds! The last shot is a keeper!

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  6. Buttons ThoughtsJune 18, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    Handsome birds me thinks Too:) Hug B

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  7. ~melJune 18, 2014 at 8:08 AM

    They lose their spots ~ interesting. I agree ... it's a handsome bird :)

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  8. KateJune 18, 2014 at 8:08 AM

    Must be part of the mating game?

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  9. William KendallJune 18, 2014 at 8:16 AM

    Quite handsome!

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  10. Rune EideJune 18, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    What can one say but spotless photography?

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  11. StuartJune 18, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    That perch and the pose in the first one are so perfect it reminds me of the carved versions of these birds. There ya go... life imitating art.

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  12. MadSnapperJune 18, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    he is just perfect. love that wing shot

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  13. Coloring Outside the LinesJune 18, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    Wow- he's awesome!

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  14. Margaret Birding For PleasureJune 18, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    yes, spots! He is very handsome and you captured him well

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  15. Linda W.June 18, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    Nice shots of the sandpiper.

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  16. KarenJune 18, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    Oh yes, very handsome indeed!

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  17. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJune 18, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    Good catch on the stretch.

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  18. Gillian OlsonJune 18, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    Very beautiful birds, great pics,

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  19. Gail DixonJune 18, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    He's so pretty and I love that wing stretch!

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  20. NatureFootstepJune 18, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    I never seen a spotted one before. How cool! Thanks for sharing. :)



    http://nfbird.blogspot.se/2014/06/mindre-korsnabb-loxia-curvirostra.html

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  21. UnknownJune 18, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    A very beautiful bird.

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  22. DarlaJune 18, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    Polka dot spots. Glad you caught the bird with its dots on.

    Darla

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  23. HalcyonJune 18, 2014 at 1:12 PM

    He is very handsome. I rather like his spots. :)

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  24. AnonymousJune 18, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    I would agree they are handsome. Love that stretching leg/wing shot.

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  25. LowellJune 18, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    The spots must have something to do with attracting a mate. This is a beautiful avian and your photos are first rate!

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  26. cieldequimperJune 18, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    I'm going to go fishing for dinner in the fridge in a minute or two but I'm not nearly as pretty as this little geezer!

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  27. RedPatJune 18, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    Fabulous shots as always,EG! I hope you were alright in the storms yesterday.

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  28. StephanieJune 18, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    He is gorgeous with the spots on his chest.

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  29. Ruth HiebertJune 18, 2014 at 3:03 PM

    I really like that wing stretch shot.

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  30. RevrunnerJune 18, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    A most talented bird that can stretch like that.

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  31. RevrunnerJune 18, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    A most talented bird that can stretch like that.

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  32. sunshineJune 18, 2014 at 4:51 PM

    Great observation and a beautiful bird.

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  33. orchid0324June 18, 2014 at 5:55 PM

    Oh, funny to learn from you that this beautiful bird caled "Spotted Sandpiper" and by fall its breast will be spotless ;-)
    Yes, I really LOVED the stretching shot♡♡♡

    Sending you lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  34. CarverJune 18, 2014 at 6:07 PM

    He is a beauty. Wonderful shots.

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  35. Pat TillettJune 18, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    Really nice photo! To think he can do all that on one foot! Is this a yoga position?

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  36. AnonymousJune 18, 2014 at 9:23 PM

    Such a lovely series!

    ~Lindy

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  37. Sue (this n that)June 18, 2014 at 9:38 PM

    I love how the spots only stay for a certain time. Great shots too :D)

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  38. RandyJune 18, 2014 at 10:43 PM

    Handsome little guy.

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  39. AnonymousJune 19, 2014 at 12:07 AM

    Wow - what a pretty bird. Great shots!

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  40. Small City ScenesJune 19, 2014 at 2:15 AM

    A beautiful bird--spots or not! MB

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  41. sonia a. mascaroJune 19, 2014 at 10:24 AM

    Just gorgeous birds! Love these pictures!

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  42. Lisa GordonJune 19, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    What a beautiful bird, and these photographs are really wonderful.

    Happy day to you. :-)

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  43. A Colorful WorldJune 19, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    Awesome shots!

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  44. RohrerbotJune 19, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    I love this sandpiper for a couple reasons. Good looking bird, funny bob when it walks and an EASY sandpiper to ID! Sandpipers are one of the hardest groups of birds to figure out. Thankfully, there are a couple that are easy to figure out. Great pics!

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  45. kayerjJune 26, 2014 at 1:27 AM

    such a pretty bird, I love that last shot. It looks like it's dancing.

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