Sunday, May 16, 2021

Fueling up for a long journey

Okay, here you go, a few more Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) photos from Dillon Beach yesterday (15 May 2021).  

First, a few while the turnstones were feeding — looking for juvenile mole crabs just beneath the surface of the sand:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Although the turnstones look bright and colorful against the sand, you can see how their varied plumage works well to camouflage them against rocky habitats mixed with sand and seaweeds:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
And one more, just for fun — a close-up with seaweed and fog:
 
 
 
Wish them luck on their journey to the Arctic!

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3 comments:

  1. Dan GurneyMay 17, 2021 at 2:36 PM

    Wonderful photos, Jackie. I’m wishing them safe journeying.

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  2. NancyMay 17, 2021 at 4:06 PM

    These are gorgeous, artful photos! I look forward to opening every one of your posts. Thank you for taking the time and energy to share as often as you do.

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  3. Jackie SonesMay 17, 2021 at 5:26 PM

    Hi, Dan and Nancy!

    Thanks so much -- I'm so glad you like the turnstone photos! I had fun watching them and it's always satisfying when you feel like you've captured some aspects of their beauty and their lives. We're lucky to live along the Pacific Flyway!

    Jackie

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