Ruddy on the run

[Mark Itol]

Was finally able to point the lens at some feathers last Sunday at the Coastal Lagoon with Bert.

This guys runs back to join its friends at their feeding grounds after bravely fending off a Common Sandpiper and a Little Egret that came too close.

I had to hide behind a pile of garbage for cover.

Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres, non-breeding plummage)
Coastal Lagoon, Manila, 18 Sep 2011

40D, 400/5.6, ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/320 sec, manual exposure, handheld

[tina mallari]

Wonderful capture Mark ! WoooHoooo :-)

[Ely Teehankee]

With the migration of birds coming in, it sure looks interesting that the Ruddy Turnstone would be among them. Well done Mark & Mabuhay.

[Mark Itol]

Thank you, Plain Idol and Ely. It feels nice to be able to take photos of our friends again.

[Elvin Sansona]

Well, your sacrifice was worthy - you got the ruddy!

[Tateo Osawa]

Very nice capture Mark. I tried many times to take photo of this bird but not like your photo. Congratulations.

[Neon Rosell II]

Glad to see you back shooting our avian friends, Mark! Looks like you haven't lost the touch, excellent panning, love the motion blur on the feet and ground with tact sharp body and head.

[Mark Itol]

Thank you, Elvin, Tateo-san, and Neon! It feels great to be able to shoot feathers again.

[William Lim]

Very nice shot, Mark. Its time again to visit the lagoon.