Northeast Gardening: Miscellaneous Shots 2011 - No. 4, 1 by WaterCan2

WaterCan2 wrote:
Thanks, always a treat when a group of sandpipers is working the beach. The trick is to be in position to take the pic well before they pass by. I've had them pass within 12 feet of me while sitting down fishing at the shore. (of course with my fishing rod in hand instead of a camera, lol)

Saw this group approach about 500 feet down the beach, so I went over to the shoreline and sat down about 50' from the surf with a telephoto. Kept the camera raised and tracked them as they approached, stopping every now and then if they noticed my movement. If I had waited until they were nearer to set-up they would have turned back, also need to keep a low profile, they're very wary.

They run so fast they sometimes end up running in mid-air! lol!