The south shore of Lake Balaton continues as a #birding hotspot right now thanks to low water levels. 20 species of #shorebirds today including a pair of Ruddy #Turnstones (Arenaria interpres). #BirdingHungary #waders #sandpipers

The south shore of Lake Balaton continues as a #birding hotspot right now thanks to low water levels. 20 species of #shorebirds today including a pair of Ruddy #Turnstones (Arenaria interpres). #BirdingHungary #waders #sandpipers
I think this Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) was a little too ambitious. The stone was just too big and heavy for it to flip over. It needs to get in the gym! 🏋️♂️ 😄 #BirdingHungary #turnstones #shorebirds #waders #sandpipers #FallMigration2026
The Ruddy Turnstones showing how they got their name. Flipping over stones and shells looking for small invertabrates hiding underneath. #BirdingHungary #shorebirds #waders #turnstones #WorldShorebirdsDay #WorldShorebirdsDay2026