Some pics---

[Al Hansen]

If you can identify this shore bird for me, I would appreciate it. They are cute little tykes. I watched this small flock feed and then in the next split second they were flying and gyrating through the sky making all kinds of twists and turns. Then in less than a minute, the whole flock came back to the same spot and began feeding like nothing happened.

Avocet

Watching a TV is interesting!

The feather structure on the flights is very interesting to me. Has to be a reason for it.

 

[tod osier]

Nice Al, shorebirds are Dowitchers.

 

[Clint]

My guess would be long-billed dowitchers. Head shape doesn't look right for short-bills.

Clint

 

[tod osier]

My guess would be long-billed dowitchers. Head shape doesn't look right for short-bills.

Clint

and THAT RIGHT THERE was why I said "dowitchers". Thanks Clint.

 

[Huntindave McCann]

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My guess would be long-billed dowitchers. Head shape doesn't look right for short-bills.

Clint

and THAT RIGHT THERE was why I said "dowitchers". Thanks Clint.
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Any man HAS to know his limitations. :>) :>) :>)

 

[Paul Meisenheimer]

Great pictures Al! I love watching the shore birds when they do that.

 

[David Robinson]

Al, I found another kind of dowitcher in Cedarville, MI. Ya gotta love wooden Chris-Craft boats and the names that go with them

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[Rich Hohler]

Awesome shots Al. Love the shorebirds especially the Avocet. Thanks for posting.

 

[codybaker51]

nothern shoveler is what i thought they were but looks like i need to do some more research love the pics keep it up

 

[Dick Sargeant]

Al - l think you had to be pleased with the depth of field in the first shot, real nice contrast with the red eye and dark green grass !
Cool shots !
sarge

 

[Nick Buda]

Nice shots as always Al. I can watch shorebirds for hours. The shot of the cinny in the grass is my favorite - great photo!