Red-capped Plover

stevehapp

This is the first time I have seen this little bird and I was well chuffed, guv.

The Red-capped Plover has a scientific name of Charadrius ruficapillus and they are resident to Australia. This one was photographed at Stockton Sandspit, Newcastle, Australia.
They were in a small group of about four birds and they came very close to me, sometimes up to one or two meters away from me sitting on a log. They make nests in holes in the beach.

Giphsub

Good shot Steve Great detail on a cute little bird. I saw some similar ones down south, but didn't get anywhere near as close.

Maestro

Now that is a cool image. Very good.

stevehapp

thanks mike and steve.

Harv

Excellent shot of a great little bird. Well done.