black-tailed godwit

And when the tide was too high they move off in waves to the far side to roost

They were coming from all angles as they fed along the waters edge

Filled my boots at the weekend on the Stour as the European wintering Black-tailed Godwits stopped over on the River Stour for a last feed before heading to Iceland

500+ still on the River Stour waiting for the right conditions to head to Iceland, which means a large number in summer plumage

This Black-tailed Godwit was posing in the early morning sun.

Sorry not on the forum much, but out enjoying the Norfolk sun and the birds in Gods Country. A day out tomorrow with a pro-birder, its a Christmas gift from Hazel's kids to us. I bet I've seen more stuff than he will show us tomorrow, LOL. Had a great afternoon/evening yesterday with a Norfolk...

Black-tailed Godwit, nagy goda, limosa limosa, hungary, kiskunsg

AAP Ruff is another species I don't see that often (at least not in a photographical position) so pleased to get this shot. The bird on the right I think is a Black-tailed Godwit coming out of summer plumage, as the bill appears to be straight, but I stand to be corrected on this. Digiscoped...

AAP Another picture from that visit to Musselburgh, found this Black-tailed Godwit sleeping in the long grass. Digiscoped

Enjoying a juicy worm.

part of several hundred Blackwits that winter on the Stour between Suffolk and Norfolk