Today felt as if everything I was looking for kept running away from me. I had heard of a rare gull in a local park and I rushed down there, only to wait in the cold wind. The one I was looking for had taken off, leaving the regular gulls behind. Along with them was a misguided Sanderling darting along the surf. Over time, he became quite used to us waiting there and came quite close.
While we were snapping pictures of the sanderling, a Ring Billed Gull flew in and stared at us as if to say “Why does the Sanderling get all the attention?” I want my picture taken. Here is my best side.
A juvenile Herring Gull also got bored with the wait.
Seems the Black Legged Kittiwake that I was there to find was hiding just like my fox has been doing the past few weeks. Try as I might, I just can’t get his picture.
Upon returning home, I learned that the gull showed up an hour after I had left. I really should have waited more. Sigh..tomorrow is another day.
Emily Carter Mitchell ~ Nature as Art 
Like that second picture a lot! What a cute bird! 🙂
Aren’t sanderlings adorable? They’re one of my favorite little shore birds.
Bummer! Better luck next time!
I’m going to keep trying. Waiting for the first snow storm so I can follow his foot prints and find his lair.
Ooh… I’m excited to hear the Kittiwake is still there!! Now, when can I get out there????!!!
Missed him totally. Did you get to see him Judy?
No, I’ve been out there 3 or 4 times. And a couple of people had seen them in between my visits. I’d be amazed if he were still out there!
It seems to me that being a wild-life photographer is a game of patience and endurance. Hang in there. Good luck! 🙂
You think Fatima? HA ! Some wildlife photographers will spend months getting what they want in tough environmental conditions. I can handle about 5 hours, then I’m done. 🙂
🙂 I have had many of those days when it seems you missed out on one thing or another. It looks like you had an enjoyable day though!
Always look for the positives Cynthia. It really makes live easier than focusing on the negatives. A sense of humor goes a long way too.
So true! Great perspective to keep 🙂