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Part of a Flock of Foraging Black Turnstones. These birds are constantly in “conversations” amongst themselves as they scurry over the rocks seeking food. They were completely oblivious to both the wind and the waves. Arenaria melanocephala,Black turnstone,Canada,Fall,Geotagged Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Part of a Flock of Foraging Black Turnstones.

These birds are constantly in “conversations” amongst themselves as they scurry over the rocks seeking food. They were completely oblivious to both the wind and the waves.

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The Black turnstone

The black turnstone is a species of small wading bird. It is one of two species of turnstone in the genus "Arenaria", the ruddy turnstone being the other. It is now classified in the sandpiper family, Scolopacidae, but was formerly sometimes placed in the plover family, Charadriidae. It is native to the west coast of North America and breeds only in Alaska.

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Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies
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Uploaded Dec 16, 2018. Captured Dec 15, 2018 14:51 in 315 Whaletown Rd, Whaletown, BC V0P 1Z0, Canada.
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  • E-M5MarkII
  • f/8.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO1600
  • 300mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.