Ruddy Turnstones in Breeding Plumage

[Bobby Kintanar]

Some birds at Olango have put on their best feathers for the mating season, but I got close only to these two, for now:

Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres)

EOS 40D; 400mm with 2X TC; Tripod with Gimbal head, 1/400@f/11, Manual Metering, ISO 400:



I plan to go back there and catch some other species in breeding plumage. ;D

[tina mallari]

WOWWWW Nice capture Bobby !!!!! I'm dying to go to Cebu. Even my aunt is telling me that now is the time to go coz 2 of her friends, who just came from Olango, are saying that there are plenty of birds in Olango now.

[Romy Ocon]

Striking, Bobby - both the capture and the birds' plumage!

[Reyno Rosete]

Really nice capture Bobby !!!

[Bob Kaufman]

Great capture, tukayo! The colors really pop!

[Bobby Kintanar]

Thanks guys - the Asian Dowitchers and Bar-tailed Godwits are slowly shedding their winter coats too. I could have gotten more photos were it not for a fisherman and his banca who just popped up and scared away the birds. Maybe next time. :-)