Titchwell in September - Turnstone
By far the most confiding bird on Titchwell beach was the Turnstone. It is also one of the most camouflaged birds amongst the rocks - so much so that I didn't realise quite how close some of the birds were until I was almost right on top of them. I also managed to get photos of other birds with Turnstones also in the frame, without realising they were there until I got home.
They are perfectly coloured to match their surroundings.
TurnstoneTitchwell Beach, Norfolk, UK
TurnstoneTitchwell Beach, Norfolk, UK
TurnstoneTitchwell Beach, Norfolk, UK
TurnstoneTitchwell Beach, Norfolk, UK
TurnstoneTitchwell Beach, Norfolk, UK
Some birds were so close it was hard to keep them within the frame.
TurnstoneTitchwell Beach, Norfolk, UK
TurnstoneTitchwell Beach, Norfolk, UK
TurnstoneTitchwell Beach, Norfolk, UK
It was quite tricky to get a "clean" image of these birds - one where the bird stands clearly against the background. I was quite pleased with this one.
TurnstoneTitchwell Beach, Norfolk, UK
For more Turnstone images please go to the Turnstone gallery here.
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