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Wednesday 18 October 2017

Green Sandpiper - Tringa ochropus

Photographed at Rushy Hide, Slimbridge WWT, Gloucestershire, UK. It was a dark day.

Please look at my website bobswildlife.co.ukThere is a photo of a Ruffand  the Sparrowhawk by Callum in  the 'Guest photographer'















33 comments:

  1. Hi. Scratching photo. Spectacular.

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  2. Hello Bob, it is a pretty shorebird. I wonder why it is called a Green Sandpiper? Happy Wednesday, enjoy your day!

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  3. Todas muy buenas, como siempre, pero me encanta en la que aparece rascándose con su pata.
    Un abrazo,

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  4. A nice study of this species Bob and some lovely photos captured as well.

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  5. Circumspect little creatures get an itch too!

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  6. It has beautifully colored brown-black back and white belly.
    Beautiful series photos, Bob.

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  7. Hola Bob,otras magnificas fotos de este simpatico limicola,el Andarrios grande.Un abrazo

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  8. Hi Bob and wonderful set of images of the Green Sandpiper, we could all do with a bit of sun.
    All the best, John

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    1. Yes John, a nice sunny day for every birds, and for the camera.

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  9. Fantastic pics!
    Have a nice evening!
    Gil Zetbase

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  10. I hope those searches DID produce breakfast/lunch/dinner.

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  11. Love the pic of the bird having a scratch

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  12. He looks solemn, or maybe just hungry.

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  13. Yes, me too. There's nothing like a good scratch! As always-- great pictures.

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  14. Bob, Beautiful Green Sandpiper, out there making a living on a dull, Autumn day!

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  15. Buenas fotos en esta serie, Bob, bien hecho.

    Saludos.

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  16. Great series, Bob. Good shot scratching with the paw !!
    Coming back after summer :))
    Good thursday friend.
    Un abrazo

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  17. Hi Bob.

    Beautiful pictures Bob, beautiful bird.

    Groettie from Patricia.

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  18. ah, too bad for the gloomy sky...but nice shots :)

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  19. Hi Bob. I think that sandpiper looks even less impressed by the weather than you were! Best wishes - - Richard

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  20. Some very good shots here Bob, I especially like the one showing the scratch!

    All the best Jan

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  21. Hello Bob, he is not very active, he looks cold. But he is cute

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  22. Ciao caro Bob ...belle come sempre le tue foto

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  23. Nice series of pics Bob!
    Have a nice sunday!
    Kindly regards,
    Maria

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  24. Beautiful photos of beautiful birds Bob.
    The photos of the birds are so good, that I didn't notice the gray sky...

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