Waiting and Watching
by Elizabeth Winter
Title
Waiting and Watching
Artist
Elizabeth Winter
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Sandpipers are a large family, Scolopacidae, of waders or shorebirds. They include many species called sandpipers, as well as those called by names such as curlew and snipe. The majority of these species eat small invertebrates picked out of the mud or soil. Different lengths of bills enable different species to feed in the same habitat, particularly on the coast, without direct competition for food. A high incidence of egg predators stealing from sandpiper nests built on flat beaches makes at least one species a good example of polyandry.
Sandpipers have long bodies and legs, and narrow wings. Most species have a narrow bill, but otherwise the form and length are quite variable. They are small to medium sized birds, measuring 12�66 cm (4.7�26 in) cm in length. The bills are sensitive, allowing the birds to feel the mud and sand as they probe for food. They generally have dull plumage, with cryptic brown, grey, or streaked patterns, although some display brighter colours during the breeding season.[1]
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February 13th, 2013
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Deyanira Harris
Incredible capture Elizabeth love the red fish in the back is make it so beautiful photograph!! lfv
Karen Cook
Elizabeth, what a wonderful capture of this bird! I think it posed just for you. The background is so striking...what are the orange things in the background.. I love the sunlight on the bird.
Elizabeth Winter replied:
Koi fish! I think they were a little too big for him to eat thou! Thanks Karen