Sanderlings captured by Z 9 / Z600f4TC @840mm
Sanderlings are the sweet little shorebirds that most know for chasing the waves back into the sea. They dart about following out going waves looking for food deposited by the wave. While on migration, some establish a small, temporary territory, much like grouse and prairie chickens and defend any intrusion by other Sanderlings. I have seen these “fights” for decades and have tried and tried to get the conflict on film. It’s a challenge as they happen and end so fast. I finally did lying on the sand of Bolivar Flats so now I have images that show that they are not so nice. (be sure to look at the series below)
