Shorebird ID, Fort de Soto, FL (1 Viewer)

[spresutti]

Went to Fort de Soto Park this afternoon for the first time, what an amazing place! Shorebirds and wading birds everywhere, with great opportunities for pictures. I'm on a birding trip right now, and plan to go back for the next 2 days.

I'm still have a lot to learn about IDing shorebirds, but this one has stumped me. It's about the size of a Willet, but looks nothing like any Willet I've ever seen. Any thoughts?

Stephen

 

[SJC]

Looks like the Willets I remember!

 

[emupilot]

These are Willets - you may be accustomed to seeing them in their winter plumage.

 

[fugl]

As others have said, just Willets.

 

[spresutti]

Thanks everyone! I'm new to birding, and I guess I've only seen Willets in their winter non-breeding plumage. Its a nice looking bird either way.