Sanderling, (Calidris alba), adult in winter bathing along the tidline, Sefton Coast, Sefton Coast, Ainsdale, UK Sanderling, (Calidris alba), adult in winter plumage bathing along the tideline. Bathing mid winters afternoon with deep blue colour reflected from the clear skies. Image taken on a clear windy and cold day, in contrast to the warm colour of the light. Bathing is essential to keep the feathers in top condition. The Sanderling has no hind toe - giving it a distinctive running action, rather like a wind up toy, as it darts away from incoming waves on the waters edge.
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Sanderling, (Calidris alba), adult in winter bathing along the tidline, Sefton Coast_GUFP4802RM.tiff
