The story of the bird
The Ruddy Turnstone is the most patterned of the common shorebirds, a bold harlequin of chestnut, black and white with bright orange legs. That rich, tortoiseshell colour makes it a warmer, more decorative choice than most waders, a piece that brings a little pattern to a coastal hallway or a reading nook.
The bird
The Ruddy Turnstone earns its name by flipping stones, shells and seaweed with its short, slightly upturned bill to find the small creatures beneath. It works rocky and pebbly shores around much of the world, a hardy, restless bird of the tide line. In breeding plumage the chestnut-and-black back and the harlequin face pattern make it one of the most striking of all the smaller shorebirds to hang.
Paper and finish
Unframed prints come on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308gsm, a heavyweight fine-art paper with a soft matte surface. The framed option is set in a classic moulding, glazed and ready to hang, in black, white or natural.
Sizes
Three sizes: 8x10, 16x20 and 24x30 inches, or a high-resolution digital download at $9. Prints from $39. Framed from $99.
