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Purple sandpiper
J

Purple sandpiper (Calidris maritima)

Lucky enough to have a small number of these winter locally, lovely birds to watch and photograph.
Habitat
rocky seashore
Location
Penzance, Cornwall
Date taken
jan 2009
Scientific name
Calidris maritima
Equipment used
400d +400mm f5.6 lens
Three nice shots JH, I like these birds too, but haven't seen one this winter.
 
Totally agree John, I've seen and photographed them only once in Ireland (they tend to be very occasional in my areas) and still remember that day! I like the quality of your shot
 

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