- Nikon D300s, Sigma 50-500mm / f4.5-6.3 APO DG HSM
The Lesser Yellowlegs are on the way to their breeding grounds in Canada and Alaska. I shot lots of pictures of these members of the sandpiper family last Sunday. I'm happy that I was able to watch them because they will not stay here in Eastern Iowa too long.
- Nikon D300s, Sigma 50-500mm / f4.5-6.3 APO DG HSM
The Lesser Yellowlegs were constantly in search for food in the shallow water and on the mud banks. I saw some of them even catching small fish. They take their prey with the thin bill and bob the front part of their bodies in a jerky fashion. This makes it quite difficult to get a clean shot because they hardly stop feeding or cleaning their bodies.
- Nikon D300s, Sigma 50-500mm / f4.5-6.3 APO DG HSM