Shore birds - Zanzibar

[KevinA]

A few more shore birds seen on Zanzibar

Whimbrel, Numenius phaeopus

Whimbrel, Numenius phaeopus

Greater Sand Plover, Anarhynchus leschenaultii

Greenshank, Tringa nebularia

Western Reef Heron, Egretta gularis

 

[Trent Watts]

It is so wonderful that you are posting all these amazing pictures of birds I will never see. Thanks so much Kevin.

 

[AlanLichty]

Birds I never knew even existed - beautiful set. I am kind partial to the heron shot.

 

[Michael13]

Excellent images, all. In the first one, is he assuming a defensive position, or is that a mating dance he's performing?

 

[Eric Gofreed]

Master-level photography every time. It is a privilege to see you wok, Kevin

 

[KevinA]

It is so wonderful that you are posting all these amazing pictures of birds I will never see. Thanks so much Kevin.

Thank you for looking and commenting Trent, I'm glad you're enjoying my posts

Birds I never knew even existed - beautiful set. I am kind partial to the heron shot.

Thank you for looking and commenting Alan, it's greatly appreciated

Excellent images, all. In the first one, is he assuming a defensive position, or is that a mating dance he's performing?

Thank you for looking and commenting Michael. No, it's just bath time

Master-level photography every time. It is a privilege to see you wok, Kevin

Thank you for looking and commenting, it's greatly appreciated Eric

 

[JimFox]

Hey Kevin,

What cool birds. Love the wings in #1, and the Western Reef Heron looks so intereresting.