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Guanacaste Pointer
Stanley Jones

Guanacaste Pointer (Actitis macularia)

Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularia) One subspecies has been described ravus but is considered to be invalid. This Guanacaste Pointer is sporting winter plumage and has proven itself in local field trials but has yet to be selected best in breed in confirmation at the Westminister dog show. It is rapidly gaining in popularity, especially among invertebrate hunters. Sexes similar. Photographed during the Costa Rican field trials conducted in November along the shores of Bahia Culebra from Playa Galardonada in Playa Panama, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica.
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Habitat
Shoreline of Culebra Bay
Location
Shores of Bahia Culebra from Playa Galardonada in Playa Panama, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
Date taken
November 2011
Scientific name
Actitis macularia
Equipment used
Canon 50D with a Canon EF 300mm f4L IS USM lens, ISO 320, Shutter speed 1/2500, f/6.3.
Doc Duck
LOL! The pointer of choice for clamshooters. Gives a whole new meaning to the concept of birddog. Focus, lighting, timing, reflections, composition, and information all go without saying. ;)
 
mali
Nice Peep capture Stan, you got this un on the move, well done buddy.
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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