Wednesday, March 30, 2011

"Good Godwit"

One of my favorite shorebirds, the Marbled Godwit, is listed as "uncommon" in Sibley, but you wouldn't know that here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Marbled Godwits, Amercian Avocets, Black-necked Stilts and Long-billed Curlews are abundant in this area. Here are some Marbled Godwit images taken here recently, plus some nice close-up shots I got a couple of weeks ago on the beach next to the Huntington Beach Pier in my old home town in Southern California.









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14 comments:

  1. Julie G.March 30, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Exquisite images ... each and every one of them! Such elegant looking birds. Look at those long beaks! Fantastic in flight photograph. Beautiful post!

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  2. Kerri FarleyMarch 30, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    What beautiful birds! You got some WONDERFUL captures!!

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  3. RobbieMarch 30, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Superb!!!! I love these guys!!

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  4. Jen SanfordMarch 30, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Wonderful photos... Such great birds!

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  5. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    What a nice set of photos! I didn't realize that this bird shows semipalmations between the outer toes (see the 4th photo down).

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  6. BirdGalAlcatrazMarch 30, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Thanks to all for the lovely comments. Julie, you are always a gem, as are you, Kerri & Robbie. Thanks for the kind words!

    Jen, welcome, appreciate your comments and your stopping by.

    Greg, welcome to you as well. I do see what you are pointing out. Interesting, isn't it? Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment!

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  7. Debbie Miller @HooootOwlMarch 30, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Such beautiful birds and beach scenes!

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  8. Ruth HiebertMarch 30, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Lovely images.I am awaiting these birds in my area.They seem to show up each spring.

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  9. Whimbrel NatureMarch 31, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Great series! One of my favorites as well, but never had one close enough to get a good image. Nice job.

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  10. Hilke BrederApril 1, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Terrific pics of the MG! They are mostly a coastal bird. I have seen them on Plum Island a couple of times. It's always a treat to spot one.

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  11. John's IslandApril 3, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Hi Jann, Another great series of photos. That 4th photo down is amazing. Is that a perfect example of posing or what? :-) Thank you for sharing your birding expeditions. Have a great day, John

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  12. matching moleApril 3, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    All these fantastic pictures of shorebirds - they make me want to drive to the coast right now! And find out where Marbled Godwits hang out in Florida/

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  13. UnknownApril 6, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Excellent series!

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  14. SLHApril 10, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Awesome series! Thanks for sharing :)

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