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Sharp-tailed Sandpiper
The commonest wader around here.
Habitat
Wetlands
Location
Magasine Road wetlands, Adelaide
Date taken
16/11/2015
Scientific name
Calidris acuminata
Equipment used
Canon EOS 70D with Canon EF 300mm f2.8L IS II USM + 2.0 extender 111
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What beautiful plumage he has!!! A super picture this Peter.

Very well done mate.
 
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A marvelous shot of this lovely wee Wader, Peter ... great work ...tfs ...
 
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And I can see where it got its name ;) A beautiful closeup Peter.
 
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Fabulous eye-level view of this beautiful Sandpiper. Great colors, focus, detail, and setting. First-class Peter!!!
 
Haven't seen any here since i've been home Peter .Thanks for this post I will have a look next week at some of my other local haunts .
Ken
 
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Not common here, though, so many thanks for sharing this beautiful shot |=)|
 

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