Tuesday 14 April 2015

These birds cover the ground like Linford Christie ......

Little Ringed Plovers at Frampton Marshes, Lincolnshire.

For me personally, the major distinguishing feature apart from size for identification purposes compared to Ringed Plovers is the yellow eye ring.

And what high energy little birds they are whether sprinting across the ground or speeding through the air calling on the wing.

Magical.





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  1. Superb captures John one of my favourite waders they are so small

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    1. Thanks John, and boy do they move !.

      ( Thought I saw you in your Landrover in Raunds this afternoon, I was on my way to Tomkins Tyres ).

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  2. They're such a feisty little bird too. I think you did well to keep the bird in the frame as it came into land. Though sadly I shall now be calling the lrp the Linford Christie Plover

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    1. Thanks Douglas, actually it was just taking off which makes for an easier shot ..... you are right though, they seem to look you right in the eyes.

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