Sanderling bathing - East Coast, USA

Sanderling taking a morning bath:

Sanderling ( Calidris alba ) taking a bath - Tri-state area, East Coast, USA

Nature’s fireworks!😍

Yet another photograph of common bird and a common scene. As I wrote before, the final image depends on how you interpret the scene in front of you.

Don’t wait for the magic to happen. It is your job to make the magic happen🤩

Take the “safe” shots first and then experiment. And most importantly, have fun!

If you’ve purchased my guide to photographing shorebirds during their fall migration throughout the tristate area: https://www.greggard.com/location-guides/shorebirds-tri-state-nj-ny-ct-photography-ebook you’ve already seen this image and you know exactly where and how I photographed this scene (page 27).

This particular location offers excellent opportunities for shots like this one for both morning and afternoon shoot. I hope you will be able to visit it this season. Just few more weeks. I can’t wait!

Close-up of a bathing Sanderling showing the motion - NJ, NY, CT

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Here are some of my favorite shorebird guides for a quick read (to save money buy used books):