Courtship rite of the sandpiper - dead end

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Comments

Heather Mellon

They both stand out very well against the sandy bank in this shot, Yves. Very cool series, I always enjoy viewing your perspective on nature.

Yves Langlois

Thank you very much for your appreciated comment Heather. I was a bit mad that the speed had droped to 1/320 with that dark background so the wings of the female was not to my satisfaction.

Yves Langlois

Thank you very much for your appreciated comment Heather. I was a bit mad that the speed had droped to 1/320 with that dark background so the wings of the female was not to my satisfaction.

Yves Langlois

For me it was a great moment to capture but for him i guess it's business as usual. Pretty sure he got enough mates to be satisfied of the 2024 season.

Jane LeBlanc

Cute series, Yves. I feel bad for the male...but that's nature!!

Description
On every attempt to get close to the female she run away to keep a fair distance. It was clear to me that the lady was not interested. But the guy kept bothering for a minute or two. She finaly tookoff and flew away never to be seen again.
Taken By
Yves Langlois
Taken On
January 2, 2025
Tagged
sandpiper courtship land nature outdoors pond water animal bird swamp wildlife wetland beak ducks marsh water_bird
  • Focal: 506
  • Lens Model: FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter
  • Shutter speed: 0.003125 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 11

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