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marbled godwit

Limosa fedoa

Photo by KarenSaxton
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Field Notes

Description:

Large shorebird with long upturned beak

Habitat:

in the bay

Notes:

I have no idea what he pounced on underwater - I am used to seeing them at water's edge and not swimming in deeper water

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
KarenSaxton
They are. I have spottings for them with whimbrels, which they slightly resemble, if you scroll through my sightings a couple pages
emilyk
Such an elegant bird!

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California Coastal Wildlife Watch
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Birds of the World
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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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Waterbirds And Their Hybrids
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2012

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