Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) in breeding plumage
Smaller than a redshank, turnstones have a mottled appearance with brown or chestnut and black upperparts and brown and white or black and white head pattern, whilst their underparts are white and legs orange. They spend most of their time creeping and fluttering over rocks, picking out food from under stones.
Nice bird and good photographed.
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Joop
Nicely caught Bob, stands out easily when not around its favoured stones.
ReplyDeletegreat captures!
ReplyDeletewell done!:)
hope you're having a nice sunday!
Thanks Betty.
DeleteSame livery as my cat!
ReplyDeleteAnother worthy post, Bob
Aloha
Gosh Bob this is a very special turnstone say whether these are summer dress?
ReplyDeleteTruly breathtaking!
grt,
Annie
http://anniezon.blogspot.nl/
I am glad that you liked them, cheers Annie.
Deleteso cute, and such a mix of colors and patterns.
ReplyDeleteThese seemed harder to capture. Were they or is it just me? I love their name.
ReplyDeleteYes, they were hard Tabor.
DeleteGreat shots of the Turnstone, Bob!
ReplyDeletecool little bird
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird, nicely captured with your lens Bob.
ReplyDeleteGroetjes Tinie
great pictures Bob !
ReplyDeleteGreat Dirk.
DeleteEstupenda serie, muy bien lograda. Un abrazo,
ReplyDeleteA beautiful and unusual bird. Beautiful plumage / Brita
ReplyDeleteYes, he has brilliant plumage Brita.
DeleteWhat a cute little bird Bob!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely colors!!!Great captures!!
Love the red legs!!
Dimi...
Thanks Dimi, for your comments.
Deletecute!
ReplyDeleteCheers Ola.
DeleteBuena serie del bonito Vuelvepiedras.Un abrazo
ReplyDeleteIt was hard to get Isidro.
Deletegeweldig mooi zo in dit mooie kleed.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture of the Turnstone.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful in summer plumage.
Greetings Irma
Yes I agree with you Irma.
DeleteThe name tells all! Great captures as always~
ReplyDeleteGreetings from UK~
brilliant Bob and I really like the differing markings/colours
ReplyDeleteThe turnstone looks amazing. It's plumage looks an effective camouflage.
ReplyDeleteMore beautiful pictures! I've only seen a turnstone once or twice, but it's always a showstopper for me!! As are your beautiful photographs!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos Bob!
ReplyDeleteDuncan In Kuantan
He is a beautiful ... great photos.
ReplyDeleteThis busy little bird is always difficult to photograph, it never stays still! You did well Bob, a great set of images...[;o)
ReplyDeleteDifficult to photograph to take it, thanks T
Delete~SUCH PRETTY
ReplyDeleteBOB~~~~~~~~
Cheers Amandine.
DeleteHe is definitely at his best!
ReplyDeleteThe females must go crazy for him! LOL!
Cheerio, Bob!
I can't believe all the color this bird has.
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