On the East Coast where I usually roam, the presence of the
Marbled Godwit often draws special attention. Typically, it is also distant, often a bare speck in the spotting scope. So it was a treat to walk among dozens of Marbled Godwits on the state beach at Morro Bay and elsewhere.
On the early morning beach walk, mingling with the Marbled Godwits were
"Western" Willets, another of those subspecies which many think should have full species status ...
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| Marbled Godwit |
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| "Western" Willet |
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| Marbled Godwits |
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| Marbled Godwit & "Western" Willet |
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| "Western" Willet & Marbled Godwit |
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| Marbled Godwits |
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| Marbled Godwits |
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| Marbled Godwits & "Western" Willet |
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| Some California beaches hosted hundreds of Marbled Godwits - just nine in this photo (2nd year Herring Gull) |
Good Birding!!
Really useful to have the photos of the Willet beside the Godwit in the same shot.. Very useful to distinguish differences. Thankyou
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