In another one of the flooded fields we found 4 sandpipers. 
I consulted Bruce in South Carolina since she knows more sandpipers than I do. She says this is a Yellowlegs, but she can't tell whether it is greater or lesser. Thanks, Bruce!
I always wonder exactly what the birds are finding to eat in these flooded fields
I guess he found something
I don't know if all four were the same kind.
I love getting to see these birds during migrations.
The forward face shot makes the white on the face really show up.
We also saw 3 Killdeer. They like the same sort of muddy fields.
I'm guessing this is "mama" killdeer choosing one of their usual terrible places for a nest. How they keep from getting run over, I'll never know.
I consulted Bruce in South Carolina since she knows more sandpipers than I do. She says this is a Yellowlegs, but she can't tell whether it is greater or lesser. Thanks, Bruce!
I always wonder exactly what the birds are finding to eat in these flooded fields
I guess he found something
I don't know if all four were the same kind.
I love getting to see these birds during migrations.
The forward face shot makes the white on the face really show up.
We also saw 3 Killdeer. They like the same sort of muddy fields.
I'm guessing this is "mama" killdeer choosing one of their usual terrible places for a nest. How they keep from getting run over, I'll never know.I took a short video of the sandpiper darting and probing.
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10 comments:
Hi Mary...I just love these guys ...I have some wood carved replica's of them.
Yes the Killdeer does have a poor chose of location for nesting don't they .lol
Good set of photos...like the the two together..seeing double haha!!
Migration is a great time of year.Not only does one get to see the regulars,but often you get some unexpected surprises.Love the Yellowleg shots.
Interesting birds, Mary. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Neat little sandpipers, Mary.. Glad you found them....
Love the Killdeer also.. They always find a horrible place to nest, don't they???
Hugs,
Betsy
Isn't it amazine that kildeer actually survive?
Thanks, everyone! Yes, I really marvel at Killdeer and how they survive. We almost parked our car on a nest once in a gravel parking lot!
I do not know my sandpipers at all...but still love seeing them. It will be a little while before they are here I am afraid.
Rose: I bet there might be some at Goose Pond.
We used to have snipe nesting in the marsh nearby, and I would hear their calls. It has gotten too built up now. I only ever saw them in flight, maybe because I was not interested in making my way down the edge of the marsh, with kids and dog in tow...
Love the robin! I have not seen any yet, but there is at least one cardinal staking out his territory.
Looks like my kind of place Mary, waders are always nice for a photo or two.
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