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17-OCT-2009 Hank v/d Velde

20091017 451 Dunlin.jpg

Shirley's Bay

An other first for me - A Dunlin.

Three images of a Dunlin in Winter Plumage. I found this Dunlin feeding alongside the Semipalmated Plover that I posted yesterday. Both were quite approachable. I could get as close to them as my lens would allow. A few times they just turned their back to me and looked the other way, a bit like an ostrich with its head in the sand - if we can't see him, he's not there, or he can't see us. A lot of shore birds and waterfowl are migrating through our area now on their way south.

Top image - Front View.


Rear View.


Side View.

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR
1/500s f/8.0 at 700.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Robert D. McAlpine24-Oct-2009 14:21
Great shots of this friendly little cutie!
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet23-Oct-2009 02:32
Great point of view and details
Julie Tremblay22-Oct-2009 09:41
Great details. Great series.
Jay Levin22-Oct-2009 04:08
These are superb, Hank. Very sharp and showing the markings perfectly. Vote
jychamberland22-Oct-2009 00:31
superb series Hank.
silvia marmori21-Oct-2009 22:49
they allowed you to go really close..
you captured perfectly all details and expressions!
Guest 21-Oct-2009 15:16
Great series, Hank. I've never seen one yet...
Jess. ( Lady.D.)21-Oct-2009 14:55
You are getting real lucky with your bird finds Hank, super series....
Len21-Oct-2009 13:29
Great shots of this bird,only seen at migration time in our areas!!!
Lamar Nix21-Oct-2009 12:41
No stranger to the SC coast, these are very worthy captures of this diminutive shore bird. V
Giancarlo Guzzardi21-Oct-2009 07:18
beautiful foreground shot and low-down POV too
Ali Majdfar21-Oct-2009 06:35
Superb captures, especially the first one. ~V
lou_rozensteins21-Oct-2009 06:26
It's always nice to know that they are relaxed while being photographed! All great shots. Sharp and clear. Well done.
Guest 21-Oct-2009 04:59
Beautifull, very nice lighting and tones ,v
Tom Munson21-Oct-2009 04:52
Great series, Hank! All sharp and nicely composed.
Jean D21-Oct-2009 02:47
Terrific series and tack sharp, Hank!
an nguyen21-Oct-2009 02:15
Your bird series is delightful to enjoy everyday. I love it. V
Lise De Serres21-Oct-2009 02:01
I really like the 2nd one, great composition!!
Char21-Oct-2009 01:46
An excellent series of close-up shots Hank!
Jean Chiasson21-Oct-2009 01:25
Wonderful series details and comp bravo Hank
Jim Coffman21-Oct-2009 01:04
A superb series,Hank.
Marcia Colelli21-Oct-2009 00:15
fantastic series, very cute little bird. Nice that it let you get so close V
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