Even though you don’t see any spots now, this is a spotted sandpiper. During breeding season (summer) this guy has brown spots all over his stomach. Isn’t that sexy?!?
I think these are least sandpipers.
A wood stork watching the fishing boats go by.
A face only a mother could love. They look prehistoric.
Cormorants swimming by.
An oystercatcher trying to take a morning nap.
This is a regular couple at the north beach tip.
I’m not sure if I would want to stand in water waist deep fishing all morning. These guys didn’t seem to mind. At least they stayed cool.
Just a few critters around Fort Desoto Park on a recent trip.
Linking to Saturday’s critters
All great shots. Loved the one eyed Oystercatcher and the Woodstork close up. Have a lovely weekend.
I love that Spotted Sandpiper. Looks quite similar to our Common Sandpiper I’m this plumage.
Great shots of the birds. And I suddenly remember it’s been far too long since I went fishing.
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The Wood stork really does look prehistoric. That’s what I think when I see brown pelicans fly by in a group. The Oystercatchers are so cute.
Great caaptures. I like the Wood Stork and the fishing boat.
Great shots – the one of the sandpipers is my favorite. Love the way the water is rolling in the background!