Black-tailed godwit or eurasian curlew? (1 Viewer)

[JayFeatherPL]

North-eastern Poland, Biebrza National Park, 6th May, 10 am, it was next to the Biebrza river and there was big swampy-meadow near, the weather was warm and sunny, but a bit windy. There is sedge warbler in the background.

 

[Alexander Stöhr]

Hello,

yes its a Black tailed Godwit. Hence the dutch name "Grutto" (? I hope for dutch members to confirm).
Please compare:

There is also Reed Bunting a and a Hoopoe (???) in your second recording.

 

[Butty]

They weren't visible?

 

[JayFeatherPL]

They weren't visible?

No, they weren't

 

[Butty]

Thanks. I think it would be worth you stating that whenever you present a bird sound for ID, because a) people are liable to wonder, and b) if one wants to identify a bird, seeing it is always the first recourse and in many/most cases will give a far more certain answer than just a sound - especially an obscure/difficult sound.