Waders and Waterbirds

WADERS AND WATERBIRDS

Common Snipe in the rain, Isle of Mull
Common Snipe in the rain, Isle of Mull

Common Snipe in the rain showing off its distinctive long bill, which is excellent for probing the mud for food.

Common Snipe standing on one leg, back view, Isle of Mull
Common Snipe standing on one leg, back view, Isle of Mull

Common Snipe standing on one leg to conserve body heat.

Jack Snipe hiding in reedbed
Jack Snipe hiding in reedbed

I was thrilled when I spotted this gorgeous Jack Snipe hiding in the reeds. It's bill is noticeably shorter and its far less flighty than the Common Snipe.

Oystercatcher standing on rock
Oystercatcher standing on rock

Oystercatcher.

They're usually hard to photograph up close as they're quite flightly. However, using the car as a hide, like I did here, alongside the shoreline, I was able to obtain this really lovely profile photo.

Common Sandpiper with its eyes shut
Common Sandpiper with its eyes shut

Snoozing Sandpiper.

I was driving along the shoreline on the Island of Mull and managed to take this photo of a Common Sandpiper resting on a rock. It looks so peaceful.

Common Ringed Plover on Worthing Beach
Common Ringed Plover on Worthing Beach

Common Ringed Plover

Mallard duckling in water raised up flapping tiny wings
Mallard duckling in water raised up flapping tiny wings

Tiny Wing Flap.

Mallard Duckling.

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