The Oversexed And Highly Aggressive Spotted Sandpiper
While watching the sexual and pugnacious antics of these sandpipers I described the situation as a “sex circus” to my shooting companion. Not far from the truth if you ask me.
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Spotted Sandpiper – After The Bath
This may look like a typical wing stretch but looks can be deceiving and this one is.
Spotted Sandpiper Chick Learning Fast
A single day can make a big difference in the learning curve of a very young Spotted Sandpiper.
Spotted Sandpiper In Flight After A Bath
I find flight shots of these little ‘teeter-bobs’ difficult to come by but recently I took advantage of a known behavior to get one I like.
Spotted Sandpiper Double-take
Spotted Sandpiper Chicks And Behaviors
Three days ago I found the Spotted Sandpiper chicks again and they were closer than they were last time.
One Of My Best Looks At A Gray Catbird
And my first look ever at a recently hatched Spotted Sandpiper chick. This little guy is cute as snot.
Spotted Sandpiper
I see this species occasionally but they’re very small and I’m usually not close enough or the angle is too steep (shooting from my pick-up) for good shots. I’ve often put down my camera and just observed them – their butt-bumping is quite entertaining to watch.