A mud flat is created when the SC Department of Natural Resources lets the water out of a section of the old rice fields at Bear Island Wildlife Management Area. The little shore “peeps” of all varieties gather for feeding.
The Least Sandpiper is one of the smallest of the little “peeps” that wade through the mud, foraging for food.
It’s fascinating to see the flocks take off in one motion and fly as a group to a new location.
Such attractive little birds. Fine detail and reflection!
They are fun to watch, too, so industrious with their foraging and somehow they don’t get dirty. Thanks, Belinda!
Love the reflections!
Reflection images are some of my favorites.
Marvelous reflection shot Ellen! I was watching and photographing some of these yesterday on a grassy mudflat at my local refuge. They are so small and blend in so well, you didn’t even know they were there unless you had binoculars or a long lens.
Thanks, Donna! They are fun to watch and take a lot of images of!