Paul Ricciardi
08-02-2008, 09:39 AM
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I know the pictures aren't that great but I would really love to ID this guy. I photographed him in a swamp here in Connecticut, there were two birds one (that I photographed) was a bit more colourful than the other so I assume he is the male. The Assumed female disappeared into the reeds before I could get any shots of her. Both birds had long toes and were about 6 inches from head to tail. The "male" was very vocal, calling in a peep peep and as I observed and photographed him for a bout an hour he walked the same circular loop through the marsh while feeding in the "sewing machine" motion common to shorebirds. He was very curious and responded to a few warbler calls I can passably imitate, at one point in time he was only about a foot away from me but due to the thick grasses I couldn't get any good shots. These are the best I've got, I really enjoyed photographing him and would love an ID.
Thanks guys
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/2725394654_63b3727076.jpg?v=0
I know the pictures aren't that great but I would really love to ID this guy. I photographed him in a swamp here in Connecticut, there were two birds one (that I photographed) was a bit more colourful than the other so I assume he is the male. The Assumed female disappeared into the reeds before I could get any shots of her. Both birds had long toes and were about 6 inches from head to tail. The "male" was very vocal, calling in a peep peep and as I observed and photographed him for a bout an hour he walked the same circular loop through the marsh while feeding in the "sewing machine" motion common to shorebirds. He was very curious and responded to a few warbler calls I can passably imitate, at one point in time he was only about a foot away from me but due to the thick grasses I couldn't get any good shots. These are the best I've got, I really enjoyed photographing him and would love an ID.
Thanks guys