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Sanderling
Stanley Jones

Sanderling (Calidris alba)

Sanderling (Calidris alba) Sexes similar. This one is almost in full breeding plumage. Bathing in fresh rainwater in a depression. San Luis Pass, Brazoria County, Texas, USA. Situated on the south-western end of Galveston Island, a barrier island. Gulf of Mexico on the exposed side and West Bay on the sheltered side.
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Habitat
Barrier Island, at ca. 1 m (3.3 ft) elevation.
Location
San Luis Pass, Brazoria County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
May 2015
Scientific name
Calidris alba
Equipment used
Canon
delia todd
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LOL What a cracking picture that is Stanley. I just love these guys anyway, but have never seen one having a bath!

He really is enjoying it, isn't he.

Thanks for the smile my friend.
 
carann
A fabulous, detailed shot of this bathing beauty, Stanley. Brilliant !!! Thanks for sharing.
 
Chris G6 UXU
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A beauty of a timed shot and detail Stanley, many tfs and a fine brace of shots today.
 

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