Waves are fun, throw in a shore bird and I’m happy.
Litchfield Beach, SC
November 23, 2022
Willet and Waves
Tag Archives: Shore Bird
Willet Sunrise Surf
The first morning light was quite pretty on this lone Willet as he walked the surf line.
He plodded along in no particular rush, with the tide rising behind him.
Squint–do birds get blinded by looking into the sun the way I do?
The Willet walked on to higher ground between the fallen trees that make the boneyard on this beach.
Botany Bay Wildlife Management Area, SC
October 14, 2022
Duck and Companions
Another odd gathering of birds at the rice field pond that has been drained in preparation for repairs and a controlled burn.
Northern Shoveler and four YellowlegsMagnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
November 3, 2022
American Avocet Flyby
I was quite surprised to see two American Avocet flying by at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens last week. The big rice field pond has been drained in preparation for repairs and a controlled burn and all sorts of water birds have stopped by.
The Avocet are one of my favorite birds with their understated color scheme, graceful posture and elegant beak.
The pair looped around me twice but I didn’t get them in the same frame again.
And I didn’t see where they landed, or if they just continued on their way.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
November 3, 2022
Royal Tern On His Own
A single Royal Tern wandered away from his flock…
and single footedly enjoyed the beach solitude.
Kiawah Beach, SC
October 21, 2022
Willet On The Run
Or, Why Fly When You Can Run?
Kiawah Beach, SC
October 21, 2022
Sanderling Party
A small flock of Sanderlings seemed at rest…
…then they set off at full speed at some hidden signal.
Racing the surf, they always make me smile with their zippy trot.
They had places to go, but not so urgent they needed to fly.
Folly Beach, SC
September 19, 2022
Sanderling, Deciding
A momentary pause before he zips down the beach.
Folly Beach, SC
September 19, 2022
Willet On The Hunt
A lone Willet was patrolling a small sandbar
Gentle waves were churning up possible snacks.
Success!
Let’s wade in a little deeper.
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
April 11, 2022
Yellowlegs With Lunch
… or more precisely, a snack.
