There has been a Long-billed Dowitcher present around the North Norfolk coast most of the winter. During this time it had been in it's rather grey winter plumage, but over recent weeks it has moulted into it's much more colourful summer breeding plumage. It has been associating with the Black-tailed Godwits, but is much smaller than these and clearly likes the security they provide. From watching this bird it behaves similarly to a Snipe and resembles a large version of one. Great to see and have the privilege of viewing this at close quarters.
Long-billed Dowitcher
Seen here in flight with Black-tailed Godwits and Avocets just a few weeks earlier. It is the smaller bird just off centre, still looking very grey.
And here on the centre left tucked in behind the Avocet.
The Long-billed Dowitcher images are great.
ReplyDeleteLove the flight captures, well done!
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It is a pretty little thing. Great action shots.
ReplyDeleteThe birds in flight are amazing! I don't know how you get such sharp photos! But I'm glad you did!
ReplyDeleteThat's a new one on me Adam, nice shots.
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