I’m closing out 2015 with blogpost #803 and a very special bird. I missed seeing one of these tiny plovers during the summer (mentioned in reply to one of my WordPress followers on my Killdeer post earlier this year), but my subject, finally sighted–albeit in its non-breeding plumage (the bands between and under the eyes, and on the breast are black during breeding season)–is no less beautiful for it!
I’m about 15-20 feet away. this bird is even smaller than the Dunlins and Sanderlings!
f/7.1, 1/1000, 150-500mm telephoto lens, 500mm, ISO 400
This is a rare bird for this time of the year. Semipalmated Plovers winter on the coasts of the Southern U.S., Central America, and South America. This one was frequenting the shores of Boundary Bay Regional Park during (very) high tide, on December 9, with a flock of Dunlin (12) and Sanderlings (at least 60) on a surprisingly sunny (and warm) day.
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You caught a real cutie there!
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thank you, Joy! it was all I could do not to take that cutie home with me! 🙂
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Such a sweetie. Great catch.
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thank you, Mary! 🙂
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What a charming little fellow, and a great catch to close out the year! Thanks for the wondrous entertainment all year long!
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you’re welcome, Noelle! 🙂
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Just started following. Love the close up. What camera?
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my go-to camera is a Canon EOS 6D. here’s a list of my other camera gear:
https://whsimphotos.wordpress.com/about-me/my-gear/
cheers,
Hui
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I learned about these birds this year. They stop near Grand Pre, Nova Scotia for feeding on their migration south. I have them on a blog post
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Well their info on a sign. Not them in person.
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🙂 🙂 🙂
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Or semipalmated sandpipers.
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It is very beautiful, this Semipalmated Plover
Merry Christmas.
Hervé
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thank you, Hervé! Seasons Greetings to you, too!
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My dear friend!
Please excuse my long silence. The final months of 2015 brought some unexpected challenges and hectic moments. I hope you had a very happy holiday and of course a great start to the New Year. Thank you so much for your friendship, and sharing some of your wonderful photography with us. I look forward to another great year ahead 🙂
Warm wishes,
Takami
(PS will write a proper reply/email soon!)
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Takami,
Thank you so much for the update. I hope your holidays were also spent in the company of friends and family. Hope all is well with you and I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Regards,
Hui
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