This purple sandpiper was a double rarity: 1) This is very, very early for PUSA in Chicago, and even then they are seldom seen. 2) This was a life bird for us–we’ve only seen this and one other life bird (LEOW) in the Chicago area since 2019.
Purple Sandpiper
Country United States
State Illinois
Location Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary--Fish Hook Pier, Chicago; 17 Sep 2022
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
- Created Timestamp09/17/2022 07:58:31
- CameraCanon EOS Rebel T6i
- Aperture5.6
- Focal Length350
- Iso640
- Shutter Speed1/500
Nice capture.
You’ve submitted many pics here on GreatBirdPics, and I think this is among your best! Wonderful catch and the bird on the rocks is so beautiful. Award Worthy!
Very nice Photo.