Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Run Sanderling Run!

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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.

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They stay at the edge of the water, going towards the ocean as the water goes out . . .

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. . .and, running like crazy towards shore when the water came in. Isn't he darling?!

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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.

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Btw, this beach was more broken shell (is that called shale?) than it was sand. It sure made for a beautiful color!

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I guess he got full. Doesn't he look coy?

19 comments:

  1. Sweet. He sure gets to exercise those legs.

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  2. He'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.

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  3. Just 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))

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  4. I'm always amused by these guys. I have a real soft corner for them.

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  5. That must have been fun to watch. Too bad you didn´t make a video. I would have loved to see that.

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  6. Top photo looks like a painting--beautiful!

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  7. The sequence makes me want to watch a video of the bird! What fun you must have had eyeballing this little critter!

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  8. So cute shots
    almost wet toes ..... LOL

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  9. I love watching shore birds and am always amazed at how they manage to stay just one tiny step ahead of the waves.
    Great pics.

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  10. How very interesting, watching him poke his beak in the sand. Must be foraging.

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  11. Lisa, 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!

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  12. nature 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...

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  13. The color of the beach .. the white waves, the cute bird, this is another great post Lisa!

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  14. That first shot is superb! Gorgeous colors, great composition!

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  15. No, that is not shale. Broken shells are still shell. Love the one with his little legs crossed.

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  16. They are so fast, aren't they? Yet so delicate looking too.

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  17. your shorebird pictures are SO cute! love 'em!

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