Canadian Geographic Photo Club - Courtship rite of the sandpiper - dead end
  

Courtship rite of the sandpiper - dead end

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by Yves Langlois from Sherbrooke CA on 02 Jan 2025
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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.

  • Camera: ILCE-7RM4A
  • Focal: 506 mm
  • Shutter speed: 0.003125 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 11
tagged: sandpiper courtship land nature outdoors pond water animal bird swamp wildlife wetland beak ducks marsh water_bird

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hmellon posted 2025-01-04 11:46pm

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.

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Yves Langlois posted 2025-01-03 11:11pm

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.

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perkyleb posted 2025-01-03 12:17pm

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

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