5680 White-rumped Sandpiper
One of several White-rumped Sandpipers flapping its wings and showing its white rump. It is the first time I had the opportunity to photograph this species. On the NE side of the slough there is a small kind of 'beach' which has yielded good shorebirds this year. Today there was a mixed flock of around 40 Stilt, Semipalmated and White-rumped sandpiper. Lots of foraging and aggressive behaviour, even between species. The black spots on the water are midge cases. Dale took a handful of mud and water and there were also a number of small worms. Seems to be a super productive spot. No wonder it is so popular. Brown slough, Condie, Saskatchewan, Canada. 27 May 2022. The only place to photograph from is the road, which is raised around 3 meters above the beach/water so one cant get a nice smooth background.
5680 White-rumped Sandpiper
One of several White-rumped Sandpipers flapping its wings and showing its white rump. It is the first time I had the opportunity to photograph this species. On the NE side of the slough there is a small kind of 'beach' which has yielded good shorebirds this year. Today there was a mixed flock of around 40 Stilt, Semipalmated and White-rumped sandpiper. Lots of foraging and aggressive behaviour, even between species. The black spots on the water are midge cases. Dale took a handful of mud and water and there were also a number of small worms. Seems to be a super productive spot. No wonder it is so popular. Brown slough, Condie, Saskatchewan, Canada. 27 May 2022. The only place to photograph from is the road, which is raised around 3 meters above the beach/water so one cant get a nice smooth background.