The mud flats is a great place for the birding, in the last month reports of a Golden Eagle and a Black headed Gull have been seen at the flats. I was thrilled to finally just to see my Wilson's Snipe. I have been wanting to see the Wilson's Snipe for years and the bird was always hard for me to find. On this day there were twelve of them together, great sighting for me. Sorry, my excitement over seeing the snipe might seem boring to some.
The Wilson's Snipe below they were a good distance away. But with my binoc's I was able to id them. Sorry, for the awful photo but since the Snipe is a lifer for me I just had too save it.
The Wilson's Snipe has a very long straight and dark bill. Its head and back have bold patterns in pale yellow and brown and a stripe across and near its eye. It seems that mud flats anywhere are a big attraction for birds. I assume they find a lot of food in mud flats when the water is low.
The mudflats also had a good count of ducks. After my visit at the flats I was offered a used Swarvorski scope. It was perfect timing for getting the scope to take on my Outer Banks trip. The scope really comes in handy for the birds in the distance like the ducks in the photo below.
I thought the bridge's shadow was a cool photo.
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25 comments:
Beautiful pictures.. i liked..
It is always exciting to add to one’s life list. Congratulations on acquiring the scope, that should add to your birding enjoyment.
We are a big fan of mud flats for birding too.... so much goes on there. Would have to agree with you on the bridge shot - shadows always seem to add something extra to a shot :)
Happy Holidays!
-Carrie and Ben
Congrads!
I am such a bad bird identifier...
I'm excited for you, Eileen! I'm just a beginning birder but know the feeling of seeing or identifying a new bird.
i like the tiny rippling on the water on the last image. very nice.
It is refreshing to hear about someone's excitement on seeing or doing something special to them. I am happy for you.
Wow the landscape is awesome! Happy Wednesday and keep warm.
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beautiful! You find the most interesting places, esp w/critters Eileen :)
~Faythe @ GMT~
So cool..Seems like you are always Birding! Congrats on the snipe.
Congrats on the lifer.It doesn't matter how many birds are on ones list a new one is still exciting.Great pictures.
Blessings,Ruth
Wow.. Fascinating... I love it!!!:-)
this is an awesome place. i don't know much about birds but it's always a delight to see them.
I´m not soo good in birds but I love the sight and song of them. Lovely postand interesting information. Thanks for stopping by.
Beautiful place. Great shots as always. Thanks for sharing, Eileen.
Yes, I agree with you, the bridge casting its shadow makes a great photo!!!
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Seeing a lifer is always wonderful.
I share your happiness.
congrats to the lifer. Of course you shall show it. And, as a nature photo, it is good anyway. :)
What a neat place for birding Eileen. Happy you got to see a lifer. Always exciting when that happens.
What a gorgeous place to do birding and photographing!
Wow - it looks lovely there.
Congrats on your lifter find. I assure you some of us know very well your excitement. :)
Hope your having a great week Eileen!
Great captures, The last one is too good.
I like the third photo, looks like the oyster catchers in Auckland, where I found at walker park.
What great views. I love visiting places like this.
Congratulations on achieving another milepost in birding! I can understand your excitement, and it's good to see the photos!
Blessings!
Congratulations on your find, and what an interesting looking location too.
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