Sea birds

[squidfish]

Hi

Just some recent shots of some local sea birds.

A shag in some stormy conditions. A back lit black bird on a some rough water makes for some difficult shooting.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k217/squidfish_2006/shag2.jpg

With flocks of birds like this on the beach its not difficult finding subjects, although this is about a quarter of the number that were there which was a mix of Godwits and Knot.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k217/squidfish_2006/flock.jpg

I am still working on a plan to get close in on the Godwits.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k217/squidfish_2006/god.jpg

A bird thats a bit easier to get close to when roosting at high tide is the Dunlin

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k217/squidfish_2006/dunn8.jpg

and to finish off one of my favourites at the moment the Sanderling

Doing the usual frantic running around.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k217/squidfish_2006/incoming-1.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k217/squidfish_2006/saner2.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k217/squidfish_2006/saner11.jpg


Cheers

Rich

[kross]

excellent shots! love them! thanks for sharing....

cheers...

[alanhill]

Lovely! The pattern of the feathers on the last shot is wonderful. I know I always say that sanderlings are my favourites - I hope everyone can see part of the reason why.

Alan

[squidfish]

Thanks Kross and Alan. They are a great little bird, the Sanderling and some real fun to photograph. If given a choice though I still find myself drawn more towards curlews.

Cheers

Rich