Purple Sandpiper: Daughter called and said that there was a Purple Sandpiper reported at Lake Carl Blackwell (about 60 miles south). Said she could be here in 30 min. While were we...

Lloyd L Loc: Blackwell OK

Daughter
called and said that there was a Purple Sandpiper reported at Lake Carl Blackwell (about 60 miles south). Said she could be here in 30 min. While were we looking at some Hooded Mergansers when the park employees drove up and ask if we were were looking for the sandpiper. He told us to follow him and led us to the bird. People we talked to just before this said that it was not there. Timing is everything. Very rare in Oklahoma-this is only the second confirmed sighting.

Purple Sandpiper

john blue Loc: Lowndesboro, Al

great shots,like #1 best

Lloyd L Loc: Blackwell OK

john blue wrote:

great shots,like #1 best

Thanks john blue. I tried for an hour to get a photo of its bright legs and feet but to no avail. It just was too busy eating It was very approachable.

richnash46 Loc: Texas

Lloyd L wrote:

Daughter
called and said that there was a Purple Sandpiper reported at Lake Carl Blackwell (about 60 miles south). Said she could be here in 30 min. While were we looking at some Hooded Mergansers when the park employees drove up and ask if we were were looking for the sandpiper. He told us to follow him and led us to the bird. People we talked to just before this said that it was not there. Timing is everything. Very rare in Oklahoma-this is only the second confirmed sighting.

Great captures and photos Lloyd! Good job and thanks for sharing! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Georgie Loc: England

Perfect timing for you and Thankyou for sharing. It is so wonderful to see these different photo's.

sarge69 Loc: Ft Myers, FL

Good job and seem dedicated enough to work for the good ones.

Sarge69

Lloyd L Loc: Blackwell OK

Thanks richnash46,Georgia and sarge69 for looking and your kind comments. It is really makes it worth while for you to appreciate the birds. Thanks very kindly.

Carolina Wings Loc: Flew from North Carolina to Pennsylvania

Lloyd L wrote:

Daughter
called and said that there was a Purple Sandpiper reported at Lake Carl Blackwell (about 60 miles south). Said she could be here in 30 min. While were we looking at some Hooded Mergansers when the park employees drove up and ask if we were were looking for the sandpiper. He told us to follow him and led us to the bird. People we talked to just before this said that it was not there. Timing is everything. Very rare in Oklahoma-this is only the second confirmed sighting.

Great captures Lloyd!!

PIPDYOUNGER Loc: SUNDERLAND NORTH EAST ENGLAND

Fab Lloyd well done, :thumbup:
pip

Lloyd L Loc: Blackwell OK

Carolina Wings wrote:

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Thanks Carolina Wings

Lloyd L Loc: Blackwell OK

PIPDYOUNGER wrote:

Fab Lloyd well done, :thumbup:
pip

Thanks pip. It always amazes me that these photos on UHH are viewed from around the world. I do appreciate your comment.

sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA

Good shots Lloyd!
Sue

Lloyd L Loc: Blackwell OK

sailorsmom wrote:

Good shots Lloyd!
Sue

sailorsmom=thanks for the comment and thanks for looking. It was an enjoyable bird to photograph. very approachable.