Last week, I saw shore birds keeping their distance from the waves and coming in calmer waters behind the jetty at Barnegat Lighthouse. They were looking for food as usual, but perhaps with more urgency than on calmer days. Thus occupied, they allowed me to come close to them without flying away.
Sanderlings are well known for running in groups along the surf . This one below was running by itself, but not for very long.
There was also a group of Semipalmated Plovers basking in the sun, not doing much of anything, with some sleeping on one foot.
Sue (Mac's Girl) said:
Splendid capture with nice detail!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you very much, Sue!
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photobyjohnbo said:
Nice pics of the shore birds!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you John!
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Jet Eliot said:
Fantastic photos of the shorebirds, Hien. I like each one, so clear and markings defined, but especially the little sanderling in mid-air.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Jet. That Sanderling almost followed me as I walked around shooting photos. Or perhaps I was following it.
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cookboldfood said:
Thanks for being the first commenter on my blog!
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neihtn2012 said:
Any time! You have a great, interesting blog.
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quietsolopursuits said:
Great images of the shorebirds, especially the sanderlings which never stand still for a photo!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Jerry! I think the strong winds and waves wore out those birds, so they were more subdued than usual. I saw quite a few of them sleeping on the sand or the rocks.
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Eliza Waters said:
Fine shots, Hien. I love little shore birds that run in and out with every wave – darling and a bit comical.
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neihtn2012 said:
They are comical, and sometimes I see people, young kids, do that also! Thank you Eliza for commenting.
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blondie63 said:
The third and fourth pics are my favorites! Neat looking birds, Hugz Lisa and Lucy Goosey
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Lisa, and Lucy! Glad you like the pictures.
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