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SCOTTISH BIRDS Volume 44 (2)
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Plate 158. On the morning of 24 February 2024, I was sitting amidst large rocks close to the water’s edge looking to get shots of birds flying by. The light was good, however, passing birds were keeping a distance from the shoreline. Patience was rewarded when a single Purple Sandpiper suddenly flew in directly towards me to land on the shore. At the last moment it must have become aware of my presence and swung to the left allowing me to take a few shots as it flew by.
Equipment used: Canon R7 camera, Canon EF 400mm F5.6L lens + EF1.4x III Extender, Manual, 1/1250 second, ISO 400, f9.0.
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John Stevenson, Houston, Renfrewshire. Email: ziggysteve777@gmail.com
Scottish Birds published by the SCOTTISH ORNITHOLOGISTS’ CLUB
VOLU M E 44(2)
J U N E 2024