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Long-billed dowitchers
Doc Duck

Long-billed dowitchers (Limnodromus scolopaceus)

These were either settling in for Winter, or on their way further south. Some were still partly in breeding plumage, some were wearing their Winter tweeds already.
I'm saving a few of the dowitcher shots
Habitat
water reclamation pond
Location
Las Gallinas, CA
Date taken
27 Aug 2014
Scientific name
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Equipment used
fz200 +2.2
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What a dozy lot... but I bet there was one keeping a wary eye on you somewhere Ann.

A super image this - well done lassie.
 
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A wonderful ' Dormitory ' of these fabulous birds ... well captured ... tfs ...
 

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