Ablutions in the Tundra Marshes

It is past 9:00 pm, there is no hint of sunset, but we are into the sweet light of the day, referred to by most as “golden hour”.  I have been out since 6:00 am, just after sunrise, as there isn’t much night this far North – just south of the Arctic Circle – in June as we near the Solstice.

There have been a host of shorebirds as I slowly make my way along Goosecreek road, all here and resplendent in their breeding plumage in order to mate.

Not far from the road is this Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) having a good bath before going off to look for a mate.  It was there for several minutes, oblivious to the other birds and the spectator looking through this big black thing with three legs.  So I just enjoyed the show and made a few clicks!

Having previously watched another Yellowlegs taking a bath, I was ready this time for the wing flap at the end of the bath.

 See Complete  Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca)  gallery HERE

Gear: Nikon D4, Nikkor 600mm f/4 VR II, Nikkor TC-14E II, RRS Tripod & Gimbal Head, Lexar digital film

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