ML619014784

Age

Not specified

Sex

Not specified

Media notes

1/1250 ISO 400 F/5.6

Observation details

A continuing individual found here earlier in the day by Alexandra Lamb. Looking at Google Maps, our encounter with the bird was roughly in-line latitudinally with the southern Clam Beach parking lot (the one with the boardwalk). We mostly saw this bird on the beach, along the edge of the dune vegetation. It was very slender overall with a long tail, much like a mockingbird. The plumage on the upperparts was generally a pale gray-brown color throughout, and I didn't notice any wingbars or other prominent markings there. The underparts looked to be white with many dark spots heavily streaking the throat, breast, and belly--this was best seen when the bird perched atop driftwood, facing us directly. The irises were orange and the bill was short, dark, and mostly un-curved. Such a character. It would sprint forward, pause, pose, and repeat. Spent a lot of time on the sand, but also stood atop driftwood and other low branches.

Technical information

Model

Canon EOS 7D

Lens

EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM

ISO

400

Focal length

400 mm

Flash

Flash did not fire

f-stop

f/5.6

Shutter speed

1/1250 sec

Dimensions

3732 pixels x 2099 pixels

Original file size

4.38 MB