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Least Sandpiper


Least Sandpiper
Photo Information
Copyright: Mario Olteanu (Mariol) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 164 W: 10 N: 1012] (4123)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-29
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 100-400L 4.5-5.6 IS USM, Hoya 77mm HMC Super U.V.
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/1250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-31 20:53
Viewed: 397
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Done at Osprey Marsh Mississauga

The Least Sandpiper is the smallest shorebird in the world.

A common small shorebird, the Least Sandpiper can be found in migration all across North America. It can be readily identified by its small size and yellow legs.

Description
topSmall sandpiper. Short neck. Moderately long bill, may droop slightly at tip. Moderately long legs. Black center of rump and tail. Legs yellowish. Back reddish with black spots. Two thin white lines down back. Chest usually only well marked with rather distinct chest band.

Size: 13-15 cm (5-6 in)
Wingspan: 27-28 cm (11-11 in)
Weight: 19-30 g (0.67-1.06 ounces)

Other Names
Bécasseau minuscule (French)
Correlimos menudo, Minutilla blanca, Playero (Spanish)
(From "All About Birds")
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Hi,

On the road now and just marking now, will be back later...

Pekka

What a wonderfully clean and crisp image. The feather detail is great as is the wee catchlight in the eye. The reflection adds interest. Well done.
TFS
Elizabeth

  • Great 
  • joska Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 33 W: 0 N: 154] (955)
  • [2008-06-01 13:01]

O FOTOGRAFIE MINUNATA! Ar fi un ajutor pentru noi, cei din "Europa Estica" sa ne dati un mic ajutor in determinarea speciei, denumirea stiintifica, putem sa gasim mai repede in determinatoare specia respectiva!In cazul de fata, Calidris minutilla.

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2036 W: 6 N: 2017] (13253)
  • [2008-06-01 13:17]

Hola Mario,
precioso trabajo,
buen foco y pov.
precioso plumaje,
saludos

hello Mario

excellent shot of the Least Sandpiper, with fine POV,
beautiful light on the bird, great sharpness and details,
maybe you should give a little bit less space at the top
of the image a very little bit more space at the bottom
to see more the blue water after the bird's reflexion, TFS

Asbed

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