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black turnstone
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black turnstone (arenaria melanocephala)

Habitat
coast / jetty
Location
Pillar Point, California, USA
Date taken
25 August 2018
Scientific name
arenaria melanocephala
Equipment used
canon EOS 550D + canon 400 mm
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Aren't they handsome guys these waders JJ.

That's a great pose he gave you, so I think he must know it too LOL.

Excellent work here my friend - very well done.
 
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How beautiful this Turnstone is and such a beautiful image of it JJ!
 
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This bird looks like it has its eye on you JJ. Its a beauty. I like the harmony of brown tones, the white streaking on the crown and cascading down the breast, well everything!

And its always fascinating to see what comes as a variation on a familiar theme (Ruddy Turnstone is the only one Im familiar with). Especially when its a top quality image.
 
Incredible detail, JJ, and a wonderful close up.
 
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Gorgeous close-up of this beautiful turnstone species. Fabulous eye contact, colors, detail, and setting. Top-marks JJ! TFS!
 

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