The edition of WBW is brought to you by two very long distance travelers - the Bar-Tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) and the Eurasian Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus).
These birds were sitting in mangrove bushes outside the hide at Toora, in East Gippsland a few weeks ago. The Bar-Tailed Godwits have the long straight beak, and the Eurasian Whimbrels have a curved beak, and distinctive head stripes.
These birds breed high in the northern hemisphere, in places like Siberia. I am always amazed when I see these birds in Australia because a proportion of the individuals I see were an egg a few months ago!
The weekend after I saw these birds a very rare Whimbrel was found in the area - a Hudsonian Whimbrel was fund in the area. I have looked very hard at all of my pictures, but I seem to have missed it!
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Yes that is a tricky one to spot Stewart. Thanks for hosting, take care adn have a good week ahead
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ReplyDeleteThe birds look about as excited to be there as you were to see them!!! YAM xx
Great captures of beautiful birds!
ReplyDeleteTHANK you S 🦜
ReplyDeleteBoth great birds. Shorebirds are always exciting and the possibility of a rarity is a challenge not to be missed.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds!
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing long distance travelers. They must fly together
ReplyDeleteAwesome migratory bird report, Stewart!
ReplyDeleteThe whole concept of seasonal bird movement, especially over great distances, is mind-boggling.
We hope all is well this week and we especially hope all will soon be better. Take good care.
Interesting post. Love the final shot. I am having difficulty getting my post to link up.
ReplyDeleteThey blend in well with their environment..Great shots..Thanks for sharing..Enjoy your weekend..
ReplyDeletePS..Sorry ..no new birdie posts to share..Have a wonderful Holiday season..
ReplyDeleteIt's so cool to see a rare bird! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteUwielbiam te ptaki, i jednego , i drugiego! Na szczęście są i u nas!
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