Semipalpated Sandpipers (please confirm ID)

I meant "semipalmated" ( I wasn't trying to invent a new species)
Supposedly pretty common little guys but I've never shot them before. I find them quite cute

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What a fantastic series! Well done.

I'll leave the ID to the experts but these are lovely images with sharp details and great low angle.

Love the low angle on these Gabe, great shots.

You are always great on timing! Wish my finger is that responsive.

Gabe,
these are outstanding as always.
you really have your 7d and 120-300 OS down to a science or an art!

I see you had the 2x TC on there. what was your distance to these beauties?
how much crop did you do?
the images are superb.

Thank you guys!!!

jhayesvw wrote in post #14527192
Gabe,
these are outstanding as always.
you really have your 7d and 120-300 OS down to a science or an art!

I see you had the 2x TC on there. what was your distance to these beauties?
how much crop did you do?
the images are superb.

thanks, My distance was about 15-20 feet, and I cropped these about 40-50%, I think my crops before resize to web were in the 2000-2500 pixel wide range (from the original 5184 pixels wide)

These are some of the smallest shorebirds, smaller than robins for instance.

Great series. #1 was well timed.

very nice series, Gabe

Great set Gabe, love the POV. Great timing on #1 .

Lovely. They are so cute. I like #1 the best! The angle of shot, lighting and the pose are wonderful.

Yes, these are Semipalmated Sandpipers. Good work getting low.

Nice perspective, crisp and clean. Wll done.

Great series.

Thank you guys. So it looks like it was worth the soreness in my back from lying awkardly on the rocks