Mikepércs: Shrinking Water

I was unable to take a decent shot lately at the pond, mainly because of the unfavourable background. The water is shrinking fast, attracting  the shore birds. But I could see water rail and crake as well.
The shorebirds are the first to appear at dawn, there are many wood sandpipers. A young water rail is coming to the open ground, but it's too far for taking a good shot. Then two common snipes come, they are not close enough either. Later the coots are coming, mainly youngs:

Young Coot

After some time the birds start to preen themselves:

Wood Sandpiper

Wood Sandpiper

Ruff

Ruff

Wood Sandpiper