Redshanks- Tringa totanus

Up we go.
The one behind is actually chasing the one at the top. We didn't know why because they are usually very tolerant of each other. The chasing went on for quite a while.

LOL, you wouldn't think they can fly.:) Nice photo.:)

Thanks Rolf. :)
Yes you would think they'd fly . I was with Commentator of the Exe estuary ‘Guided Bird Watching Cruises’ and we think they were disputing over territory as they are still in breading but we couldn't see a female. Another joined in but the sun was so bright this photo and the photo with the Curlew are the only reasonable shots I got

Very unusual shot - 'bird climbing stairs':D

Could it have been a 'he' chasing a 'she'?

Well, it DOES happen at this time of year......!:1luvu:

Thanks Catherine. No these are both males. There were three altogether . we couldn't see a female .

How do you know which are males and which are females, Beryl?

The RSPB pics suggest there's no difference, and this site;
Bird Watching - Redshank images and Little Ringed Plover images
says they are 'similar'. Please could you tell me how they differ?:)

Oh I don't.
The chap I was with knows. He is the Commentator of the Exe estuary ‘Guided Bird Watching Cruises’ and knows more about birds that I'll eve know (he has to I s'pose ) I'll ask him. Next time I see him. Usually if I go along the estuary on a Saturday

I have been to that site before as well