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Willet
Stanley Jones

Willet (Tringa semipalmata)

Willet (Tringa semipalmata inornatus) Two subspecies are recognized with both being found in Texas. The nominate subspecies semipalmata breeds in Texas but does not winter here. Semipalmata is generally gone from Texas by the end of July. The western subspecies inornatus is present year round but does not breed here. This is a juvenile western subspecies showing off his beautiful wing primaries. Indian Point Park and Pier, Portland, Nueces County, Texas, USA. Bay side, Corpus Christi Bay.
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Habitat
Bay side
Location
Indian Point Park and Pier, Portland, Nueces County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
December 2009
Scientific name
Tringa semipalmata
Equipment used
Canon 50D with a Canon EF 300mm f4L IS USM lens.
Natures Wonders
Wow fantastic capture & shot love everything about it wonderful detail Thanks for sharing Have a lovely day
 
L
Terrific pose and detail, and the colors ... or rather the lack of them ... mostly shades of grey, create a sublime beauty! Outstanding!
 
mali
A nice wing stretch from this lovely wader, super action capture Stan.
 

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