Another lifer, plus an upgrade

[bromm]

I went today to see if any loons were feeding close to shore and Instead I found a lifer, right in the area Dan (snowyowl13) had said was good habitat for the Purple Sandpiper 2 months ago. Just wish the lighting had been better, it is supposed to be sunny tomorrow so I might try again.
Also today, I upgraded my white winged crossbill photos, these males were sitting on a tree beside the road, late afternoon, overcast skies= bad lighting.

Purple sandpiper.

#1

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e286/bromm/album2/IMG_1007-01.jpg

#2

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e286/bromm/album2/IMG_0998-01.jpg

#3

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e286/bromm/album2/IMG_1006-01.jpg

#4 I dont think it missed too many meals.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e286/bromm/album2/IMG_1000-01.jpg

White winged crossbills

#5
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e286/bromm/album2/IMG_1042-01.jpg

#6

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e286/bromm/album2/IMG_1035-01.jpg


Thanks for looking.

[HWP]

Fantastic shots Trevor. They're all great but I really like the fat little sandpiper

Henry

[Sindri Skulason]

Excellent shots and congrats on the new lifer. :-)

[hTr]

Super Shots Trevor and Congrats on Lifer!!!

[Wayne Wood]

congrats on the Purple trevor , me and Dan went looking for them this year but didn't find them ,,, love the crossbills wish they were around here this winter

[Reyno]

Excellent captures and BIG...BIG...Congrats Trevor !!!

[Broncobear]

Great job Trevoe, nice captures!

[jorj7]

Great series Trevor, and congratulations.

[EZRider]

Awesome capture indeed!! The red rocks are a nice touch!

That white wing has one mean looking bite! Congrats!

[Booswalia]

Great shots, Trevor. Did you climb down on the rocks to get those? They look like they were taken from a low angle.

[bugaboo]

Sensational shots!!

[luckyart60]

great captures, enjoyed viewing

[snowyowl13]

Congrats, Trevor. It just shows that you should listen to the old guy.;):lol:

[canonloader]

Very nice shots Trevor. Isn't it unusual for a sandpiper to still be there? Although, maybe he's too fat to make the flight. :)

[Reigh Higgins]

Lovely shot Trevor. Very good detail.Thanks for sharing.

[bromm]

Thanks everyone for taking the time to comment, I appreciate it !:D

Mitch, we don't have much if any ice along the North shore so far this year, only the rivers and bays are iced. This leaves the coast open for shorebirds, however I dont think there are many around other than the everpresent gulls.

Dan, You called it Sir! you told me that was the place to look and it sure was. Thanks for the asisst on this lifer!

[snowyowl13]

Very nice shots Trevor. Isn't it unusual for a sandpiper to still be there? Although, maybe he's too fat to make the flight. :)
We only get the Purples in winter. They choose rocky, surf washed places to forage. If we get fully iced-up they will disappear.

[bromm]

We only get the Purples in winter. They choose rocky, surf washed places to forage. If we get fully iced-up they will disappear.

Thanks for the info Dan!:D

[MicheleRF]

Congrats Trevor! Splendid shots! I've never seen a crossbill, but...someday!

[Gary Fairhead]

Nice set here trevor and I have neither bird so I am a little envious.

I was hoping some Crossbills would join our irruption of Grosbeaks, Redpolls and Waxwings bu it appears they have gone East and West...

[StarDog]

Super series on both birds! Bob

[rathke]

Great to see these two great birds, thanks for sharing and very nice captures.