By now you've probably concluded that I am enamored with the Sanderling. We saw them at each beach we went to and I could not resist watching their antics.
They stay at the edge of the water, going towards the ocean as the water goes out . . .
. . .and, running like crazy towards shore when the water came in. Isn't he darling?!
No matter how many times I watched him do this I never tired of it. And he never got swept away by a wave, believe me, I held my breath with anticipation each time.
Btw, this beach was more broken shell (is that called shale?) than it was sand. It sure made for a beautiful color!
I guess he got full. Doesn't he look coy?
Sweet. He sure gets to exercise those legs.
ReplyDeleteHe's a character. These are wonderful photos. These guys are so busy running around they don't stop to pose--unlike the camera hungry gulls. Thanks for the trip to the beach.
ReplyDeleteJust love the energy and delight of these photos, Lisa! I can almost feel the sea spray through the pc screen! I love the shore birds--they fascinate me. :o) Happy Days ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteso cute!
ReplyDeleteI'm always amused by these guys. I have a real soft corner for them.
ReplyDeleteThat must have been fun to watch. Too bad you didn´t make a video. I would have loved to see that.
ReplyDeleteTop photo looks like a painting--beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe sequence makes me want to watch a video of the bird! What fun you must have had eyeballing this little critter!
ReplyDeleteSo cute shots
ReplyDeletealmost wet toes ..... LOL
I love watching shore birds and am always amazed at how they manage to stay just one tiny step ahead of the waves.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics.
How very interesting, watching him poke his beak in the sand. Must be foraging.
ReplyDeleteLisa, these photos are magnificent! I love the richness of the colours. I can feel the breeze on my face. I am so excited to get back to the beach again soon!
ReplyDeleteAlways fun to watch! :-)
ReplyDeletenature beautifully captured.... so that's where we human get that as well....that's exactly what we used to do as kids on the beach...
ReplyDeleteThe color of the beach .. the white waves, the cute bird, this is another great post Lisa!
ReplyDeleteThat first shot is superb! Gorgeous colors, great composition!
ReplyDeleteNo, that is not shale. Broken shells are still shell. Love the one with his little legs crossed.
ReplyDeleteThey are so fast, aren't they? Yet so delicate looking too.
ReplyDeleteyour shorebird pictures are SO cute! love 'em!
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