More noticeable were the bigger flocks of Black-bellied Plover, associating with a few Baird's Sandpiper, but the highlight was seeing a couple of American Golden Plover foraging in the marsh with them.
Up until this point, I have only seen this species at a distance and usually mid-flight, with their Golden backs glinting in the Sun.
American Golden Plover :
Black-bellied Plover :
11 comments:
Stunning pics Nick, detail is amazing.
These shots are wonderful. The detail is amazing.
Really, really lovely.
Thankyou all :-)
I love the low perspective of that first photo, I assume the blue background is out of focus water. Hope you stayed dry.
I agree whole-heartedly...Stunning photography!
The lighting and clarity are so beautiful w/ both of these plovers!
Thanks guys. Yep, the blue background is water, and I did manage to stay dry, just had one foot sink deeper in the mud than I'd prefer :-)
Awesome details in both the images
I can see where the Golden Plover got its name Nick. Really beautiful bird and shot of it.
Thanks guys :-)
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