What brought this bird to this harsh place? Was he/she exploring a new territory? Or something else? He/she didn't stayed for a long time there but long enough that I was able to take a few pictures.
It's time to take off.
Flying so low.
Changed his/her mind abruptly and decided to stay for a little longer at this place.
Observing.
Just a little stroll before leaving.
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I believe that this is a juvenile Long-Billed Curlew but not sure. What confuses me that Long-Billed Curlew has a very long bill, this young bird doesn't.
It's time to take off.
Flying so low.
Changed his/her mind abruptly and decided to stay for a little longer at this place.
Observing.
Just a little stroll before leaving.
***
I believe that this is a juvenile Long-Billed Curlew but not sure. What confuses me that Long-Billed Curlew has a very long bill, this young bird doesn't.
fine pictures
ReplyDeleteStunning photos!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice Week
Maria
Hello Kaya: I believe that your identification is correct. Juveniles and some males are known to have shorter bills. Exceptional photographs.
ReplyDeleteShe likes the place. A beautiful photo taken.
ReplyDeleteThe feathers form a near-perfect camouflage coat for this particular terrain and, probably, for many areas of high grass. More colorful birds are the more beautiful birds to most eyes, but their colors also set themselves as prey.
ReplyDeleteYour photographs are wonderful, Kaya ....
Una serie estupenda con ese despegue y aterrizaje de los que captaste los momentos más interesantes y dinámicos.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo,
Well that's a new bird to me - beautiful photos! Maybe he will stop by our lake.
ReplyDeleteit learns to recognize a place, so it takes a longer time to stay there...may be.
ReplyDeletegreat shots...
Excelente reportaje de esta bella ave.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
Muy bellas imagenes... Me encanta contemplar como congelas su movimiento
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