A snow bunting at Broughton Beach, Portland Oregon

My son and I were almost done birding at Broughton Beach this morning when he excitedly pointed his binoculars at a little white guy hopping around on the sand by the water, screaming "snow bunting, snow bunting!" What's not to like about 12 year old birders?

Anyway, here are some shots of the bird, a lifer for both of us. It is a relatively rare visitor to our area, and apparently, this is the first sighting of a snow bunting in our county since 2014.

Hope you like the shots - 7D2 + 500/4 II.

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Nice find and shots! Hoping I get some this winter too.

Great shots of them, Sam, and congratulations on a good find. Getting close to them can be difficult, plus they never seem to stop pecking.

Yes indeed, well taken, a beautiful little one too!

Well done!

Very cool... Love not only the photos, but the moment with your son!

Beekeeper wrote in post #18176253
Nice find and shots! Hoping I get some this winter too.

Thanks, Zach! Hope you get to see them!

CDMOOSE wrote in post #18176409
Great shots of them, Sam, and congratulations on a good find. Getting close to them can be difficult, plus they never seem to stop pecking.

Thanks, Al! I shot long bursts, hoping to get at least a few in the right position. I got lucky.

Oldjackssparrows wrote in post #18176445
Yes indeed, well taken, a beautiful little one too!

Thanks, Bret!

JimLittle wrote in post #18176492
Well done!

Appreciate the kind words, Jim!

EyeSpyEagle wrote in post #18176601
Very cool... Love not only the photos, but the moment with your son!

Indeed. That's the best part of our hobby, isn't it? A nice walk with a friend or loved one, plenty of time for quiet conversation. I can't think of anything better.