Semipalmated Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) ~ St Pete, Florida
I was photographing some peeps on the shore when all of a sudden they appeared nervous and many of them 'knelt down' while eyeing the sky. I looked up as a peregrine falcon soared past the beach. I assume this kneeling behaviour helps them blend into their surroundings to evade predators. After the danger was gone, they went about their business.
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Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri) ~ Sarasota, Florida
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Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) ~ Sarasota County, Florida
A Least Sandpiper enjoys a contemplative stroll on the beach. These tiny shorebirds are just a fraction larger than a sparrow. They migrate thousands of miles from their northern breeding grounds to their wintering grounds as far south as Brazil.
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American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) ~ Pinellas County, Florida
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American Oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) ~ Pinellas County, Florida
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