Saturday, 28 October 2017

VISITOR FROM NORTH AMERICA

I FINALLY GOT AROUND TO SEEING THE 
WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER AT GOTHIAN SANDS.

White-Rumped Sandpiper







Rock Pipit


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16 comments:

  1. Marc Heath28 October 2017 at 17:41

    A superb set of photos of a lovely bird. It looks pretty close.

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  3. JRandSue28 October 2017 at 18:27

    Yes Marc it was very confiding,it came within 20 foot.
    Luck was on my side for a change.
    John.

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  4. Sam and Lisa28 October 2017 at 19:58

    Excellent, I enjoyed every minute of it. Probably the most photographed bird in Cornwall.
    Sam

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  5. sami niilola28 October 2017 at 20:44

    Wow. Amazing birds. Photos are excellent.

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  6. matti niilola28 October 2017 at 21:23

    Hi. Awesome visitor. Superb photos.

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  7. Simon Douglas Thompson28 October 2017 at 22:16

    Great little bird!

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  8. Mike Attwood29 October 2017 at 00:41

    Excellent John, still not much excitement in Sussex.

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  9. David M. Gascoigne,29 October 2017 at 10:32

    Congratulations on seeing this great rarity, John. I remember about thirty years ago there was a Ruff here and it created the same kind of excitement.

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  10. Author R. Mac Wheeler29 October 2017 at 14:09

    really nice shots!!

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  11. Richard Pegler29 October 2017 at 19:42

    What a beautiful bird that Sandpiper is, John. You've captured it superbly! I also have a soft spot for Rock Pipits too.

    Best wishes to you both - - - Richard

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  12. Monts30 October 2017 at 15:19

    Real stunners mate , the preening shots brought a real smile to my face, Great stuff
    CU BOTH SOON.

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  13. waldlaeufer68 Frank Scholtyssek31 October 2017 at 05:31

    Hello,
    very beautiful and atmospheric photos, the reflections in the water are awesome
    Greetings Frank

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  14. Maria31 October 2017 at 20:09

    Hi John,
    Stunning quality photos! And what a fantastic birds! Congratulations! Awesome!
    greetings, Maria

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  15. Ken.1 November 2017 at 20:55

    Hi JR and Sue.
    Well done with catching up with the Sandpiper and getting a few shops of it.

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  16. JRandSue4 November 2017 at 16:49

    Thank you for all your comments.
    John.

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