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dancad
26th of August 2007 (Sun), 20:25
Just a few birds coming through that I had the privilege to photograph this morning. Might need an ID for one of them...;)

1. Maybe a Sanderling?? It was about 20-25% larger than the Least and Semipalmated Sandpipers it was with and acted independantly within the flock:
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w98/dancad/tn_Sanderling_4867-01.jpg

2. Semipalmated Sandpipers:
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w98/dancad/tn_SemipalmatedSandpiper_4804-01.jpg

3. Least Sandpiper:
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w98/dancad/tn_LeastSandpiper_4838-01.jpg

4. Bonaparte's Gull:
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w98/dancad/tn_BonapartesGull_4893-01.jpg

5. Another Bonaparte's Gull:
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w98/dancad/tn_BonapartesGull_4891-01.jpg
Reyno
26th of August 2007 (Sun), 20:33
#1 looks like a Sanderling to me. Excellent series as always Daniel. I like em all and #2 is simply fabulous.
Wayne Wood
26th of August 2007 (Sun), 20:37
Beautiful series bud , sorry I can't help with the ID , but some stunning images with the first shot of the Bonapartes Gull being my favorite here
Stephen Stephen
26th of August 2007 (Sun), 20:41
Just a great series here Dan. I didn't get out today (still working on my NS shots) but I was thinking of you guys.
ieatstars
26th of August 2007 (Sun), 20:49
Wow! Those are such beautiful photos. Amazing :)
busbyea
26th of August 2007 (Sun), 20:50
Dan; these are super images.
Nice collection.
morehtml
26th of August 2007 (Sun), 21:34
All are really good. The 400mm is treating you very well.
canonloader
26th of August 2007 (Sun), 21:53
Wow, very nice Dan. I like the water drop in #1, but man, these are all great shots.
sugarzebra
26th of August 2007 (Sun), 23:05
Great series Dan...I keep going back to the second shot...its absolutely perfect.
downywp
27th of August 2007 (Mon), 01:46
Very nice shots and a great variety of shorebirds, the 4th shot is my favourite, I love the water colour and the catchlight! Not an expert but I think the first shot is a Sanderling also, based on the size description and bill shape -if you have any shots with the feet showing, a Sanderling lacks the back "toe" that other shorebirds will have. :-)
MikeI
27th of August 2007 (Mon), 03:33
Fantastic set! Please send them south:)
Reigh Higgins
27th of August 2007 (Mon), 06:07
Beautiful series Dan. Thanks for sharing.
Gary Fairhead
27th of August 2007 (Mon), 07:07
Great series Dan with nice light and colors. The first 2 images are my favourites here.
Colyn
27th of August 2007 (Mon), 07:21
Great shots and I too love no 2.
dancad
27th of August 2007 (Mon), 20:37
-if you have any shots with the feet showing, a Sanderling lacks the back "toe" that other shorebirds will have. :-)

Thanks downy, I knew about that field mark, but unfortunately all my shots have both feet in the water. It was coming closer and closer until a Merlin spooked the flock away for good. I waited a good while for them to come back...but they did not. On the positive side I am now certain it is a Sanderling.

...and thanks to all others who took time to view and comment!!:D
Alex Paul
27th of August 2007 (Mon), 20:48
Sweet series Dan :)
Paul A
27th of August 2007 (Mon), 20:54
Very nice series, I pick #2 as my favorite, I like the green.
GTogs
28th of August 2007 (Tue), 05:25
Very nice series Dan! Number two is my favorite as well.
dazzlebea
28th of August 2007 (Tue), 10:33
To me the second shot stands out in this beautiful series. Well done, Dan :)
StarDog
28th of August 2007 (Tue), 10:39
Dan, Very well done -love the first with the high key water BG - Bob