Greater Yellowlegs trio in morning light – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/1000, ISO 500, -0.7 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
While I was at Farmington Bay WMA two days ago I saw a small flock of Greater Yellowlegs foraging, preening and resting in the wetlands in early morning light. I didn’t have the best light angle but I appreciated having this trio of yellowlegs in my viewfinder. I liked the ripples and patterns in the water, the reflections of the birds and blue sky and having all three birds in the frame. This photo also allows me to show this species from the back, the side, and the front.
Greater Yellowlegs arrive in northern Utah early in the spring and they migrate from here later than many other shorebirds. They often hang around here until the water freezes over. This weekend they may well get their first taste of below freezing weather at Farmington Bay WMA, Bear River MBR, and other locations in the valley. Their delicate appearance belies just how tough and resilient these shorebirds can be.
When these yellowlegs do leave for the winter I know that I am going to miss their strident calls. I know that their calls can annoy other people but for me I like hearing them because it clues me in on their presence.
Life is good.
Mia
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Belongs on the wall.
Beautiful pic. Love the reflections and I can practically feel the movement of the water around the Yellowlegs….well, yellow legs. Thanks Mia.
Love this triptych.
What a lovely composition !