red-kneed dotterel

Strangely another which was the first I'd seen since the first day out with Peter and Adrienne. I'm guessing we just didn't get to the right places for them in the Albany area. Lovely wee waders these, aren't they. He's with a Grey Teal in case you're wondering.

After a short sit in the shade while we discussed which path to follow (there's a few choices), we set off again. Through a gap in the trees, I could see an area of wet mud, and on the far side of it was a Red-kneed Dotterel.... you must be able to see that red knee, surely!!!? The first I'd...

Don't think he could have buried his bill much further down into that mud LOL. The last bird before heading in to get lunch.

We had both the dotterels at the dam, this time a juvenile Red-kneed Dotterel. He seems to have long legs too, doesn't he LOL

I got the impression that this Red-kneed Dotterel was something of a rare visitor to Centennial Park. There was sort of a "buzz" about him amongst the birders I encountered. I don't think I saw any others of his species on the trip. Extra glad I got a decent (croppable) shot of him...

And here's the other common Dotterel around Adelaide.

I was almost tempted to post this image upside down, as there is very subtle difference between the original bird and it's reflection.

Not a good shot as very fast and at some little distance but couldn't see a flight shot in Opus so thought I would put it up regardless .

My vehicle goes in for repairs tomorrow after hitting a Kangaroo while travelling out West a couple of weeks ago , one of the hazards of driving out bush , wild Pigs , Goats, Emus , Cattle, Horses are all likely to run infront of you ... So grounded for a while .

Crook weather and also not many birds around so posting this one taken last month.

Thought I would post a frontal view of this lovely little Dotterel

These Dotterels are common everywhere - around Adelaide and in Queensland.

http://www.waderquest.org/

The same (only) Pectoral Sandpiper being harrassed by a Red-kneed Dotterel. There was a large number of Dotterel in the area being quite aggressive to other shorebirds.