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Purple Sandpiper
stefano t63

Purple Sandpiper (Calidris Maritima)

Picture taken in Ireland-East coast few days ago (lifer). I found Purple Sands always with Turnstones, both species were quite confident.
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Habitat
Rocky coast
Location
Skerries
Date taken
December 17, 2007
Scientific name
Calidris Maritima
Equipment used
Canon eos 30D, ob.300 mm F4
madamcoolpix
Congratulations on your lifer and the beautiful picture you've taken of it!!! :bounce: I find Purple Sandpiper and Turnstones foraging together on the rocks covered with seaweed in my area too, and I spend great time watching them and snapping. Thanks a lot for sharing this lovely image!!! :t: :t: :t:
 

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