Common Sandpiper

By Paul Cecil | Published August 2, 2011

The first sequence was taken early this morning. The common sandpiper is a small wading bird, and very occasionally I see one (or two) at the pond. But not often and I usually struggle to get any decent shots. They're quite shy and even with a long lens they find it relatively easy to stay out of range. Maybe it was the exceptional weather today…

That was one end of the pond. At the other, a heron. Always a heron, this time photographed into the sun.

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Camera note: all shots taken with the Canon 7D EF 400mm f/5.6L USM lens.

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8 Comments

  1. gdare August 3, 2011 at 7:08 am #

    Is it still standing on a No Fishing sign? :yikes:

  2. SittingFox August 3, 2011 at 8:08 pm #

    Sandpiper – nice bird to see at the pond :up: I saw a heron perched on the barrier of the railway bridge between Battersea and Victoria yesterday!

  3. Words August 3, 2011 at 11:08 pm #

    Adele, that's a good heron sighting indeed! They really do stand out in the city.

  4. Words August 3, 2011 at 11:08 pm #

    Darko, I think it got hungry :chef:

  5. Words August 3, 2011 at 11:08 pm #

    Erwin, thanks!

  6. KayFour August 4, 2011 at 3:08 am #

    Very nice photos!

  7. Words August 4, 2011 at 6:08 pm #

    Karen, thanks!

  8. Wulpen October 19, 2012 at 8:10 pm #

    Nice photos