common greenshank

Greenshank

This time on the beach in Lanzarote

On La Charca beachside pond in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria. I'm on the promenade a metre above it. Nice spot for waders

Greenshank

Don't you think Greenshanks are elegant waders with their long legs and, generally, their pristine white plumage underneath? They're generally found on the coasts, but could also turn up at any lake edge or inland marsh. This, though was only the second one I'd seen.

Out on the mud was a Greenshank being chased by a White-faced Heron. I don't really know what that was all about. The was the first Greenshank I'd seen in Australia, but not a Lifer of course, as they do breed up here in Scotland. I guess he would be migrating back north soon.

three silly shots from yesterday to say how ashamed I am for having fallen behind on my browsing. The real story of this one: Among the many Common Redshanks was this one Common Greenshank. Here he's clearly found something worth diving in deep for. And now back to catching up browsing, plus...

pretty sure it's a greenshank but he's hiding his shanks....

Not a common sight locally , this one just paying a quick visit on it's migratory path North .

Common Greenshank

The Gambia November 2016 with Ebou Barry

This species breeds largely in the subarctic, and winters in Africa and eastward in warm climates during the subarctic winter.