This image was mada few years ago. Buff breasted sandpipers are easily amongst the most confiding shorebirds in North American (imo). I have had several, including this one forage closer and closer to me until they were so close I could have touched them....they will come within inches without any coaxing. Their gentle noiseless gait, their large eyes,...they are easily endeared to anyone that spends a significant amount of time with them. This bird was once again photographed during fall migration in Northern Minnesota by the shore of Lake Superior. SonyA300, Tokina80-400mm, iso400, f9, 1/500...shot as a vertical and cropped for 8x10 presentation. Comments and critiques welcome.
Regards,
Shawn Zierman.