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Friendliest dotterel
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Friendliest dotterel (Charadrius morinellus)

This was a particularly friendly dotterel. We spotted it (i.e. it spotted us first, I guess) from 100 metres, and it slowly made its way to us, spending in all some 40 minutes in our company (until we left). It sat on my young son's leg, pecked at his mountain boots... Extraordinary experience.
Needless to say, we took tens of pictures, especially because it was a first for us.
I believe it is a male bird. Any comments on this?
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Habitat
High mountain areas
Location
Scotland
Date taken
13 May 2008
Scientific name
Charadrius morinellus
Equipment used
Nikon D80
Adalia
A super shot of this striking and friendly bird :t::t: and a smashing story Juan!

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Cora.
 
mali
Its a beautiful bird Juan, and friendly, lucky you, and congrats on a first, I would love to see one of these birds, nice shot.
 

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Juan Palmero
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