Sunday, December 20, 2009

Knott End, Sanderling City

The cold and strong wind kept everyone indoors today at Knott End but I went up to the jetty to see what occurred. About 90 Sanderling roosted under the sea wall making forays to feed upon the debris left by the cockle pickers a few weeks ago.

A small number of Turnstone joined in, with Black-headed Gulls taking advantage of the quiet.


Roosting Sanderling


Sanderling


Sanderling


Sanderling


Turnstone


Turnstone


Black-headed Gull


It's better when my photos turn out ok.



4 comments:

  1. I know good photography when I see it and this is an excellent 'gallery' Phil.

    The Sanderling is one of my most favourite waders along with the Turnstone.

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  2. It's been a long time since I was at Knott End, 1987 perhaps? I got a Snow Goose at Pilling that day.........

    Some nice wader shots!

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  3. Hi Chaps and thanks for the comments. Knott End hasn't changed much since 1987 and we still get Snow Geese at Pilling, occasionally. I got lots of Sanderling pictures even though the light kept changing as you may see, so I will post more later. Regards, Phil

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  4. Those Sanderling shots are stunning!
    Finally my vacation has started so I can go for a bird trip once again. Hope I can get some nice shots like that:))

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