Sandpiper on a stick

[Stan]

this is the common sandpiper at Blashford, unusually perched on a post rather than flying straight onto the ground

stan

1/200, f7.1, ISO 800, 600mm

[ctrollen]

Re: Sandpiper on a stick

Excellent

[Dawesy]

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As you say Stan unusual to see one on a post and a beautiful shot to boot

[Stan]

Re: Sandpiper on a stick

thanks guys

unusual to see one on a post

thats what I thought - only stayed a few seconds though before hopping to the ground and waters edge

[ctrollen]

Re: Sandpiper on a stick

In Suffolk earlier this year, I spotted a Redshank perched on the wooden hand-rail of a bridge in the Walberswick NNR, which I though a little unusual!

[Trev B]

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Very nice Stan, why did it not do that for me, I almost crick me neck out the hide window to get my shot

[Stan]

Re: Sandpiper on a stick

thanks guys

I spotted a Redshank perched on the wooden hand-rail of a bridge in the Walberswick NNR, which I though a little unusual

saw one on a post at Elmley Marshes last year too

why did it not do that for me, I almost crick me neck out the hide window to get my shot

only did it once and was a no show today

Stan

[colin C]

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So ............. you've posted a posted Sandpiper? Bu bum.

[Nathaniel]

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Nice and sharp as usual.

[Stan]

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thanks guys

Stan

[tesarver]

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++ Stan

Tom

[Stan]

Re: Sandpiper on a stick

thanks for looking Tom

Stan