Tag: Sanderling

It’s been a hot one

by Stuart Price, posted in Shorebirds, Yakumo
Pacific Golden Plover

Wow it’s been a hot humid summer this year. I’ve hardly left the house in the last 5 or so weeks…

But today the temperature dipped below 30 for the first time in what seems like ages and it was even breezy with low clouds. The waders had returned to the beaches anyway.

Sanderling

Hot temps will return tomorrow or the day after according to the forecast.

Terek Sandpiper

I might even get a get a good night’s sleep in this lull.

Pacific Golden Plover

Also around were Red-necked Stint, Whimbrel and Kentish Plover as well as Eastern Marsh Harrier and lots of Great Egret.

Golden Week 2023 #10

by Stuart Price, posted in Oshamambe, Shorebirds
Black-winged Stilt

This bird was at a tidal pool we often go to. The tide was out but the sun was in the wrong place for photos…

Black-winged Stilt

We returned later but the tide had come in and there was no exposed mud anywhere.

Lots of waders scattered around yesterday; in addition to the stilt there were Ruddy Turnstone, Grey Plover, Eurasian Curlew, Grey-tailed tattler, Wood Sandpiper, Little Ringed Plover and Bar-tailed Godwit.

Plus a flock of Sanderling.

Sanderling