ringed plover

Ringed Plover

This Ringed Plover managed to get four chicks under her body when a Skua passed over

Ringed Plover

I think this shot shows how well these beach-feeders are camouflaged, when looking down on them. Just as well when there's a peregrine in the area...

had a wet day in wales so had a drive down to the coast

This bird came very close,as it's mate was only a few yards away.Again a very lucky shot.

Didn't like the angle but not a lot to do when you stuck in a hide

Liked the pose

Taken from East hide Minsmere Suffolk

It was a superb sunny Sunday morning so a quick trip to Elmley RSPB was on the cards. As we drove slowly along the roadway to the RSPB offices, we spotted this little Ringed Plover happily sitting near the roadside.

Ringed Plover

Ringed Plover

I love getting these close near the samphire. When laying still they can come really close.

As I've said, not much about at Rye harbour yesterday, but there were a few Ringed Plovers busy feeding along the entrance to the harbour. It was quite difficult to get close enough to them for a decent shot, but I did get a couple of not so good shots, this being one of them.

Another shot from a while back - ringed plover served on a bed of crispy seaweed...

Salthouse again...