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23-JAN-2010 Racine Erland

Least Sandpiper...opps! Black Turnstone

Victoria, BC

We think we've identified this bird correctly...identifying shorebirds are still somewhat of a challenge for us and we hope we have this one right. Ok....we were wrong, definitely a Black Turnstone, thanks for the help! Black Turnstone facts: The Black Turnstone often show strong site and mate fidelity when breeding; nesting at the same exact site with the same mate year after year.
However, the female often leaves after two weeks, leaving the remaining parental care to the male. ~ whatbird.com

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Brian Acord 31-Aug-2010 03:48
Black turnstone: short, stout bill for flipping pebbles on the beach; not so much for probing like a sandpiper.
Peter Ericsson15-Aug-2010 17:09
This is a superb shot of a Black Turnstone!
LynnH08-Feb-2010 17:18
Yes, I agree with Frank. I like the "pose" a lot! V
Frank Brault31-Jan-2010 00:02
I love the way you caught it with one foot in the air. Marvelous detail and gorgeous light.
lou_rozensteins30-Jan-2010 22:50
Excellent details. Very well done.
Guest 30-Jan-2010 22:43
Exquisite colour and detail!
R Penney
Ann...30-Jan-2010 20:25
Beautiful - great detail!
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography30-Jan-2010 19:32
Excellent capture, Voted.