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Spotted Sand piper


Spotted Sand piper
Photo Information
Copyright: Satish Hanumantha Rao (satish_h) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 119 W: 0 N: 1220] (7249)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2000-01
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon F90x, TOKINA-ATX- 100-300 F-4, Fuji Provia 100
Exposure: f/8
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-11-09 11:34
Viewed: 975
Points: 11
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularia) is a small shorebird, 18-20 cm long.

Adults have short yellowish legs and an orange bill with a dark tip. The body is brown on top and white underneath with black spots. Non-breeding birds, depicted below, do not have the spotted underparts, and are very similar to the closely related Common Sandpiper, A. hypoleucos. Like that species, they have a distinctive stiff-winged flight low over the water.
These birds forage on ground or water, picking up food by sight. They may also catch insects in flight. They eat insects, crustaceans and other invertebrates. As they forage, they can be recognized by their constant nodding and teetering.


I took this shot in Gadisar Lake in Jaisalmer , in Rajasthan. This lake attracts large number of Water birds And i was fortunate to get this beautiful bird in 300mm. It was early morning at 7am and the light was perfect for this refelction. hand held shot.

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Excellent picture! I like the colours and detail very much! Perhaps a bit too bright on the whiteparts. Beautifull composition in the watercircles also. Very nicely done, compliments Arjuna!

Hello Satish.

Excellent picture, nice colour.
Great composition.

Regars.

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  • sela Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 42 W: 0 N: 21] (646)
  • [2006-11-09 13:39]

Very beautiful with the reflection.

Nice POV with the reflection. Subject a little bright but overall pic is very good. Nice job. TFS.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2750 W: 147 N: 7933] (24699)
  • [2006-11-09 14:52]
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Hello Satish,
The best thing about this shot is the lighting and the water ripples. In addition this is fairly sharp and well composed.

But this is not the Spotted Sandpiper.
It is the Spotted Redshank (Tringa erythropus) in winter plumage.
TFS, regards, Ivan

Chickappa,excellent picture, the undisturbed water with only ripplies caused by the bird is superb.
TFS
Goutham R

Dear Satish, Great composition, very nice picture.
with best regards.vab.
V Amar Bhaskar

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