Sanderlings, Sandpipers, Peeps…a confusing lot of similarly sized and colored shore birds according to Cornell’s All About Birds. They are fun to watch as they zip along the water’s edge poking the sand for food.
This peep was on his own. He had a buddy when I first spotted him but he flew up the beach.
They are easy to overlook because of their small size and their brown feathers blend them into the sand
The reflection of the sun in the wet sand made a nice color backdrop when he went closer to the water.
This was my first year birding. Half the challenge lies within identifying them, isn’t it? So many small things to look at. I think this little peep (very cute name 😊) is a semipalmated sandpiper. (?)
Wonderful–I expect you’ll never stop! That is often the challenge, but makes it fun. Semipalmated was one of the options I narrowed it down to.
Beautifully captured, Ellen! I love these little birds.
Thank you, Pete. I’m with you, they are very engaging.
Nice shots of these sweet birds!
Thanks, Belinda!