Turnstone Ruddy 719 Newbiggin 2008
Mid-August is a great time for photographing waders [shorebirds]. Not only are there still some adults in summer plumages but the fresh-clad juveniles, which tend to be less wary, are also present. Just find the patch of seaweed they are feeding on and sit down a couple of hours before high tide. Get as low as possible, ignore all the insect bites you are getting and allow the water to push the birds close to you.
Using this strategy in Nova Scotia I once ended up with a small group of Least Sandpipers roosting on my out-stretched legs!
Here is a superb adult Turnstone still in its chestnut summer finery. Soon all our turnstones will be in their dark, drab winter dress
Turnstone Ruddy 719 Newbiggin 2008
Mid-August is a great time for photographing waders [shorebirds]. Not only are there still some adults in summer plumages but the fresh-clad juveniles, which tend to be less wary, are also present. Just find the patch of seaweed they are feeding on and sit down a couple of hours before high tide. Get as low as possible, ignore all the insect bites you are getting and allow the water to push the birds close to you.
Using this strategy in Nova Scotia I once ended up with a small group of Least Sandpipers roosting on my out-stretched legs!
Here is a superb adult Turnstone still in its chestnut summer finery. Soon all our turnstones will be in their dark, drab winter dress