HI Carole I must apoligise for not getting back to you about the Sanderling. I did look it up and decide it was the Red necked Stint because in the 4th shots, the bird on the left has a hind toe and Sanderlings do not have a hind toe, also the flight feathers go further than the tail although this is quite difficult to see in any of your shots. apart from that, red necked Stints are your smallest wader (Aus)much small er than Sanderlings although you have no way of knowing size from you shots either. I am sure your friend may have explained all this. sorry for delay. I have too much on!!
thanks for visiting Snap Happy Birding, and for leaving a comment; I can still see them. Now both my blogs are resting in idle mode. It was time to give other things priority, even though I miss my regular blogging and the feedback that came my way over the years. Take care.
What a beautiful Heron, fantastic photos Carole.
ReplyDeleteGotta love this post Carole!! And the commentary below each image...so true, so true.
ReplyDeleteThe Heron is gorgeous.
Smashing pictures Carole. Herons can be so good for getting a series of shots like that.
ReplyDeleteLovely set of photos, Carole. I wonder, did he ever get any lunch?
ReplyDeletei just love your white-faced herons! beautiful photos, carole!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of the heron, Carole.
ReplyDeleteAll perfectly photographed, well done.
Greetings Irma
He had more patience than you? Really nice images Carole.
ReplyDeleteWow, these are great captures Carole.
ReplyDeleteHI Carole Good to see the Heron from all angles. all great shots.
ReplyDeleteHI Carole I must apoligise for not getting back to you about the Sanderling. I did look it up and decide it was the Red necked Stint because in the 4th shots, the bird on the left has a hind toe and Sanderlings do not have a hind toe, also the flight feathers go further than the tail although this is quite difficult to see in any of your shots. apart from that, red necked Stints are your smallest wader (Aus)much small er than Sanderlings although you have no way of knowing size from you shots either. I am sure your friend may have explained all this. sorry for delay. I have too much on!!
ReplyDeleteA great series of photos. You did well to get such clear and close photos - I find them difficult to get close to.
ReplyDeleteAmazing shots of heron great clarity.
ReplyDeleteI love your white-faced heron. Great shots Carole!
ReplyDeleteWonderful series of photos of the heron.
ReplyDeleteGreat pic's
ReplyDeleteMerle........
Carole, Your White-faced heron is a beautiful bird. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous bird! I love the third photo! Nicely done!
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ReplyDeleteHe's a real looker! TFS Carole.
ReplyDeleteJan
My compliments for these photos of the Heron.
ReplyDeleteTruly a wonderful series!
Nice one Carole, I like to see someone with a sence of humor, to say nothing of the great shots.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Gordon.
Marvelous photos of this heron. Gorgeous !
ReplyDeleteBest regards, Synnöve
Carole, nice series of the heron!
ReplyDeleteThey can be so patient. I guess that's why I'm not that great at fishing.
Really splendid photographs!
Even though these birds are common (well, common ish) I still love watching them.
ReplyDeleteNice pictures.
In my jet lagged state I was rather grateful for auto-focus!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Herons are such funky looking birds, all lanky and gangly but also very cool looking. - Your got great shots of this one.
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