Sanderling Bundle, Calidris alba
by Christy Cox
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Sanderling Bundle, Calidris alba
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Christy Cox
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Photograph - Photography
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A group of juvenile Sanderlings, Calidris alba, bundle together to withstand the cold breeze from the ocean. These little birds stand on one leg and hop with one leg as to keep at least one leg warm. Guess this is a technique they have learned to stay warm since they breed in the High Arctic tundra. The Sanderlings migrate for the winter to warmer sandy beaches. This location stop for them was in Kiawah Island, SC. They are tiny birds at about 8". In fact, when I first spotted these little ones from a distance on the beach I thought it was plastic bottles and trash as most were nestled in the sand between the sea reed. Image my excitement when I saw one hopping on one leg:)
"Sanderling Bundle, Calidris alba" © by Christy Cox Photography - the beauty of nature
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November 2nd, 2015
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Comments (36)
John R Williams
One of my most favorite birds for sure, I find very few others that I like to photograph as much as a Sanderling. In fact I'm going to put one in today that you will enjoy. The way they fly together is almost impossible to catch but its such a sight to behold.
LACHEZAR BENATOV
Such precious chaplet of small migrating guests is always exciting to see. They bestow on us their short presence and one feels humbled in front of Nature.
Christy Cox
Thank you so very much Dan for featuring "Sanderling Bundle, Calidris alba" in Premium FAA Artists! Great honor!!
Christy Cox
Me too Jane! They were so cold, guess a nap was their best option!haha. They are cute!:)
Christy Cox
Thank you so very much Don for featuring "Sanderling Bundle, Calidris Alba" in Coastal Water Birds - Shore Bird! Fantastic honor!!!
Christy Cox
Thank you so very much Chuck for featuring "Sanderling Bundle, Calidris Alba" in Bird Watchers - Photography! Fabulous honor!
Christy Cox
Thank you so very much Chuck for featuring "Sanderling Bundle, Calidris Alba" in 1 a day AAA Images! Fantastic honor!
Christy Cox
Thank you so very much Mariola for featuring "Sanderling Bundle, Calidris Alba" in Wildlife One A Day! Wonderful honor!!
Christy Cox
Thank you so very much John for featuring "Sanderling Bundle, Calidris Alba" in Images That Excite You! Wonderful honor!!
Christy Cox
Thank you so very much Reynold! I appreciate it! A very nice beach "surprise" to find these little ones resting versus forging for food!
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