Greater Yellowlegs migrate between South and North America.
They are striking birds,
who stride across deep lagoons,
with their distinctive,
high-stepping strut.
Long legs,
enable them to hunt in deeper lagoons,
capturing the fish and insects they survive on.
Cheers to you from the stunning Yellowlegs at The Salton Sea~
Wow
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Oh, my, aren’t these amazing birdies?!? And I do love the way you’ve photographed both their top half and the undersides!
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Thanks, they are cute from all angles aren’t they!
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Outstanding photos
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Honored, thank you.
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Wonderful pictures. They seem to be walking on waters.
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Yes, amazing isn’t it ❤
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Muchos gracias mi amigo!
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My black kitty would probably do that too. 🙂
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Beware with the cat…
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Indeed! He stays indoors.
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Pristine and stunning. Thank you Cindy 💕
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Ahh, thank you more sweet person ❤
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Fabulous photos!
Alison
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Danke Schoen Alison ❤
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Heel mooi en vooral de weerspiegeling in het water is goed genomen Top.
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Bedankt en ik ben heel blij dat je genoten hebt!
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They are striking
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Grazie Lyn!
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Love those reflections!
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I hope the birdies see how pretty they are!
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Beautiful shots! What’s the demeanor of the gulls like?
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They are sweet and peaceful waders. The flock together and don’t seem to squabble.
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Beautiful creatures and love the shadow reflection of them on the water. 🙂
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I wonder if the birdies enjoy looking at themselves…..
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I’m sure they do. 😉
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Dear Cindy,
shurely every visiter can feel the kindness of the person that is blogging here. I sometimes wonder, how even shy animals seem to trust you, that you can come near and shoot these amazing photos. At the holler must be a spirit of freedom as well. Sometimes I think I can breathe the wind of there. Peace and happiness for you every day and thanks for sharing a part of your life! 💗
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Meeting people like you is the reason I truly love blogging. Kind souls find, and resonate with each other here, and it is a most wonderful ongoing gift in my life. You words touched my heart and I thank you sincerely. Be well my friend ❤
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Dear Cindy,
thank you so much for your nice words, I`m blessed by your amazing fine character and the love you give to the world by sharing the beautiful parts of your life. I hope, you are always protected and never run out of wonderful things to experiance and catch in pictures with your camera. Looking forward to see your next upcoming photos and the spirit behind the articles. 😍 Warm greetings always! 💗
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Love and friendship back you, and gratitude too! ❤
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Seeing them mirrored is quite striking! Wonderful photos.
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BOO to you & Happiest Halloween my friend!
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Thank you and right back at you. 😉
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Oh, Cindy, they are beautiful, so graceful. xxx
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So very pleased you enjoyed them & cheers to you Adele~
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Magical photographs!
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So kind & so appreciated!
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I love how you captured not only these birds, but also in one photo the reflection of the bird in wáter. Quite amazing really.
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Thank you Charly & be well my friend.
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I love the reflections, it adds a lot to the experience.
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Very happy that you do & thank you!
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My pleasure 🙂
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diese Spiegelbilder sind echt toll, liebe Cindy, Klaus
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Du bist ein schöner Freund, mein Freund! ❤
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wünsche dir gute Erholung am Wochenende
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Frohe Wochenende mein lieber Freund ❤
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I have never heard of these birds. They are stunning. I too love the reflections. And their yellow legs. ❤ Just amazing.
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Hugs to you Nancy & Happy Halloween!
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Wonderful images 🐤
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Gorgeous photos! Well taken and beautiful
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Ahhhh, thank you ❤
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💕💞💕💞💕💞
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Love how you captured the mirror effect.
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Glad you do & thank you!
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Never heard of them, they are elegant. You take beautiful photos!
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Great picture of a stunning bird 🙂
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Thank you.
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improbable dialogues? 😉
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Undoubtedly!
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So cute! Wonderful pictures!
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Amazing reflections Cindy!! What time of day– what kind of light were you using?? Moe of you beautiful work… xox
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It was not optimal sun because it was afternoon and I was often forced to shoot into the sun to get images of the bird. The sea is forgiving though because of all the reflective surfaces.
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That’s it. The reflections were so vivid and beautiful! You home for Thanksgiving Cindy?? Are you the cook? xox
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Affirmative X2! Looking forward to the cooking and the eating. Happy Thanksgiving to you sweet lady ❤
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Great pictures of picky eaters.
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Thank you & they do pick!
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Interesting, I have been there several times throughout the years but the last time was in 2013, it does have its own beauty. I am going to reblog this for you Ms. Cindy.
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It is impressive that you can see the beauty of the Salton Sea despite it’s so obvious ugliness. For me it is a sort of encapsulation of human perfidy. First we inadvertently create an artificial sea, then we take financial advantage of the mistake, and sell properties and Hollywood on the whole scheme, then we inadvertently massively pollute it with agricultural teratogens, so it sits like this disastrous chemical stew, harming every human who lives around it.
And then, things change. Birds bring the change. Millions of them winter here from all over the western hemisphere. Birds don’t live so long, so they are a bit more impervious to human created horrible carcinogens.
And whose tracks do I follow every time I am here now?
Coyotes, cougars, raccoons, and foxes, hunting the birds. These mammalian predators also have short life spans, which gives them resilience to human created environmental horror.
I have been regularly visiting here since I was a child.
First it was a Hollywood promoted resort.
Then it was a post apocalyptic human-killing wasteland.
Then the birds took charge.
The place is emblematic for me, about us.
And the people, and the children who live there?
The ones with out a lot of options?
What do you think happens to them?
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Reblogged this on Truth Troubles.
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Fascinating birds. Lovely photos. I like the reflections 🙂
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Thank you and I hope the birdies see how pretty they are!
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I hope so too. They’re worth the beauty 🙂
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Hi Cindy.
First and foremost, thank you for always stopping by my blog.
I love your photos. So vibrant and beautiful.
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Stopping by your blog is selfish on my part. You are fascinating person and I am interested in your blog.
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Thank you so much for your kind words. This means a lot. x
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—Bonjour ou BONSOIR belle CINDY
Le Bonheur
C’est une goutte de pluie
Comme une fleur sous la pluie
Le bonheur c’est une chanson
Que l’on fredonne de mille façon
Le bonheur ” C’est tout simplement ” L’ Amitié ”
Je te souhaite une journée ou soirée et de belles choses à venir
————-bisous–BERNARD
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Merci beaucoup mon ami Bernard~
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Incredibly beautiful photos, they deserve a special award. Thank you for sharing, Marie
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Your thoughtfulness touches my heart Marie. Thank you & be well დ
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