Baby Spotted Sandpiper

Olympus E5, ZD300f2.8, 2xTC, ISO200, f9, 1/640 monopod

Was in the Rockies today in the heat doing some fishing. Noticed a Spotted Sandpiper nearby that wasn't going away and making some noise. Finally saw why when 3 chicks appeared in the rocks by the water under some trees and shade. Grabbed my camera from the car and went back to the spot to try for some shots. Got a couple of the parents, but these chicks were so tiny, they were hard to get in the viewfinder. They moved fast amongst the rocks and brush, so I only got a couple of shots that were any good. I had to just sit tight and try to let them come to me since it was the only shaded area along that part of the stream. When I say small.....I mean tiny.......photo does not give you an idea how small they were. I doubt they hatched very long ago. Anyway, neat experience for the day.