Shore Bird Collection

Charadrius melodus, piping plover
Plate 220 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

American oyster catchers in Fort DeSoto State Park, Florida, USA

American oyster catcher in Fort DeSoto State Park, Florida, USA

Yellow-crowned night heron eating a crab. Nyctanassa violacea, Horseshoe Marsh, Texas

Reddish egret, white phased, Egret rufescens, Bolivar Flats, Texas

Dunlin, Calidris alpina, (Juvenile) Bolivar Flats, Texas

USA, Washington State. A Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) on a pond rock perch. Redmond

Black Skimmers on Lido Beach, Florida

Black-bellied Plover, springtime on the tundra

American Golden Plover

American Avocet Foraging

Iceland, Breidavik, Puffins

A Splendid Sunbittern (Eurypyga helias) spreads its wings along the bank of a river in the Brazilian Pantanal

Blooming algae and rare Andean flamingos in a high altitude lake, San Pedro De Atacama, Chile
View from above of blooming algae and rare Andean flamingos (Phoenicoparrus andinus) in a high altitude lake; San Pedro De Atacama, Chile

Andean flamingos flying over a high altitude lake, green with algae, San Pedro De Atacama, Chile
View from above of rare Andean flamingos (Phoenicoparrus andinus) flying over a high altitude lake that has turned green with algae; San Pedro De Atacama, Chile

Phalaropus tricolor, Wilsons phalarope
Plate 254 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Black-necked stilt, Himantopus mexicanus, searching for food in shallow water. Everglades National Park, Florida, USA. UNESCO World Heritage Site (Biosphere Reserve)

Green heron, Butorides virescens, stalking prey. Everglades National Park, Florida, USA. UNESCO World Heritage Site (Biosphere Reserve)

USA, Florida, Sarasota, South Lido Beach, Black skimmers on the beach, Rynchops niger

Gull tracks, Santa Cruz, California

Willets, Catoptrophorus semipalmatus, at Fort De Soto Park in Pinellas County, Florida. Winter plumage

Short-billed dowitchers and a willets rest on North Beach at Fort De Soto Park in Pinellas County, Florida. Winter plumage

Sanibel, FL. The colors of sunset at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island

Common Snipe
Illlustration of a Common Snipe by Alexander Wilson (1766-1813)

Recurvirostra novaehollandiae, red-necked avocet
Watercolour 334 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled American Avoset

Phalaropus fulicarius, red phalarope
Plate 255 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Calidris ferruginea, curlew sandpiper
Plate 263 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Gallinago gallinago, common snipe
Plate 47, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)

Charadrius wilsonia, Wilsons plover
Plate 209 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Tryngites subruficollis, buff-breasted sandpiper
Plate 265 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Calidris pusilla, semipalmated sandpiper
Plate 405 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Tringa solitaria, solitary sandpiper
Plate 289 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Actitis macularius, spotted sandpiper
Plate 310 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Charadrius semipalmatus, semipalmated plover
Plate 330 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Calidris himantopus, stilt-sandpiper
Plate 344 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Calidris minutilla, least sandpiper
Plate 320 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus) adult, breeding plumage, standing on tundra, Nunavut, Canada, July

Semipalmated Sandpiper (Calidris pusilla) adult, breeding plumage, calling, standing on rock, Nunavut, Canada, July

Greater Yellowlegs, Tringa melanoleuca, adult, Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA, May

Shorebirds (sanderlings) at edge of Pacific Ocean, Crystal Cove State Park, California

Common Snipe, Gallinago gallinagoadult, Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA, March

Pectoral Sandpiper, Calidris melanotos, adult, Welder Wildlife Refuge, Sinton, Texas, USA, June

Marbled godwit in prairie grasslands in the Sun River Wildlife Management Area near Augusta, Montana, USA

Long Billed Curlew in the grasslands of the Rocky mountain Front near Augusta, Montana

Dunedin, FL. An American oystercatcher, Haematopus palliatus, near the Dunedin Causeway

A Piping plover, Charadrius melodus, on North Beach at Fort De Soto Park in Pinellas County, Florida. Winter plumage

Texas, Padre Island. SHore birds in Padre Island National Seashore

Gull-billed Terns in courtship, Sterna nilotica, Welder flats, Texas

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"Exploring the Diverse World of Shore Birds: From Piping Plovers to Reddish Egrets" Discover the fascinating world of shore birds as we embark on a journey through various locations across the United States and beyond. Starting off at Padre Island National Seashore in Texas, we encounter the charming Charadrius melodus, also known as piping plover, gracefully roaming along the sandy shores. Moving further into Horseshoe Marsh, Texas, our attention is captured by the magnificent Yellow-crowned night heron, Nyctanassa violacea, indulging in a delicious crab feast. Its vibrant plumage stands out against the marsh's backdrop. Venturing to Bolivar Flats in Texas unveils another stunning sight - an elegant white phased Reddish egret (Egret rufescens). With its graceful movements and striking appearance, this bird truly captivates observers lucky enough to witness its presence. Amongst these remarkable species is also a juvenile Dunlin (Calidris alpina), showcasing its early stages of development. Its small size and adorable features make it an endearing addition to Bolivar Flats' avian community. Heading towards Washington State in USA brings us face-to-face with a Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) perched confidently on a rock within a serene pond. This moment captures both tranquility and resilience amidst nature's beauty. Further south in Lido Beach, Florida awaits another spectacle - Black Skimmers gliding effortlessly above shimmering waters. Their unique beaks allow them to skim just above the surface while searching for their next meal beneath. Springtime on tundra landscapes introduces us to the majestic Black-bellied Plover alongside its American Golden Plover counterpart. These resilient birds brave harsh conditions during their annual migration but still manage to grace us with their awe-inspiring presence. Across continents lies Iceland's Breidavik, where the enchanting Puffins reside.