While hiking around a rock outcrop in an attempt to get a better view of some large breaking waves I came across this guy busy foraging along the rocks near the shoreline. Since we spend so little time along the coast our shorebird identification skills are a bit lacking especially when the birds are dressed in their non-breeding plumage. My best guess is that this is a Black Turnstone albeit not looking very black this day. I welcome correction and tips for identification of shorebirds from costal dwellers.
Northern California Coast.
nature has no boss 
Wow! Looks like it to me. What’s he doing there?
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Thans Shannon. He was in California and so was I so it was I who was out of place this time. Have a great week.
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Correct identification. And a beautiful shot of a beautiful bird!
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Hi and thanks for the backup on the ID. Hop your dong well and your week off to a great start.
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Beautiful image,Mike.
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Thanks Laura, hope your week is off to a fine start.
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I can’t help you, but it’s a beautiful capture of the bird.
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Thanks, I enjoy seeking shorebirds and this one was quite striking.
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Great shot. I identify with your shorebird struggles, though mine are much worse. 🙂
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HI and it is tough identifying shorebirds when you don’t see them frequently. I usually need to take photos first and then use them to do the identification latter in the comfort of the house and with with the assistance of Professor Google.
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If only my pictures resembled the ones on Google… 🙂
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That’s an interesting one. I’d no idea there was such a bird as black turnstone. RH
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