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Ruddy Turnstone

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Ruddy Turnstone

The ruddy turnstone (also known simply as turnstone) is a small, stocky shore bird, named for its habit of turning over objects such as stones, shells and seaweed to uncover prey hidden beneath like midges, flies, insect larvae, spiders, crustaceans, molluscs, worms and other invertebrates.

Turnstones breed in the northern polar regions of Scandinavia, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, Alaska and Siberia.

Studies have shown that turnstones are highly migratory birds that can undertake impressive flights up to 7500 km !

During migration they also occur in Belgium.
If the turnstones come from Scandinavia, then they are temporary guests on their way to Africa.
However, if they come from Greenland and north-east Canada, then they are winter visitors that hibernate for a few months here with us at the North Sea coast.

Dutch name : Steenloper
German name : Steinwälzer
Latin name : Arenaria interpres

Comentarios 56

Robert K 50 03/11/2020 21:35
Sehr schön freigestellt in guter Schärfe und brillianten Farben!
Gruß Robert
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Sabine Junge 31/10/2020 11:25
I often saw this kind of birds at the North Sea coast... and every time when a big wave was coming, they took off for a short time - only, to take seat on the groynes again, when the waves are gone.
Thank you for reminding me on this scene.
Very good pic with great nearness!
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Willi von Allmen 30/10/2020 9:50
Soviel Schönheit ist fast nicht mehr erträglich ... !
Ein Traum!
lg Willi
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mapila 20/10/2020 8:13
Allerbeste Bildqualität und perfekte Freistellung! Grüße Markus
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Josef Schließmann 19/10/2020 10:24
Eine klasse Aufnahme vom Steinwälzer.

LG Josef
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Harold Thompson 16/10/2020 17:36
Nice capture and good information
Harold and Sue
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Regina Bologna 15/10/2020 17:01
Eine super Aufnahme!
LG Regina
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J-S.Art-Music-Nature 15/10/2020 11:46
Oh ist das eine exzellente Aufnahme.
Klasse Mark
Groeten van Janne
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Mémécassel 14/10/2020 17:22
Excellent capture and very interesting information.
LG Mémé
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Henryk L 14/10/2020 11:39
Ein hübscher Kerl.... du hast ihn echt klasse erwischt!
Super die Schärfe und Freistellung!
Viele Grüße Henryk L.
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freespirit4 14/10/2020 7:31
I love these little birds. I was able to see them in Ostfriesland. It was great and your pic ist great too ;-)!!
LG Konni
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troedeljahn 14/10/2020 4:20
Beeindruckend stark getroffen. Eine super Aufnahme, die mir sehr gefällt.
Viele Grüße Wolfgang
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Klausi 65 13/10/2020 23:06
Ein Foto der Extraklasse, Schärfe und Farben sind beeindruckend.
LG Klaus
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Jürgen Divina 13/10/2020 21:01
Atemberaubend nah und wunderbar scharf. Chapeau.
Lieber Gruß, Jürgen
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Adele D. Oliver 13/10/2020 20:57
a pretty and tough little bird living also in our northern
waters ... close and sharp and well lit your capture doing
him full justice !!!
warm regards,
Adele
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