I saw a large flock of Common Redshanks (Tringa totanus); about 25-35 birds spread out around the jetty walkway. Some birds were clearly just coming out of breeding plumage (above), […]
The Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) must be the wader with the widest habitat distribution when on migration. I have seen it from the coast all the way to deep inland […]
“We saw very few waders during our trip due the time of the year. We saw a solitary Grey-tailed Tattler (Tringa brevipes), developing breeding plumage, on the coast near our […]
“Whenever the migratory Pacific Golden Plovers (Pluvialis fulva) arrive in our wetlands, they are always a joy to behold (above). “After a series of long flights, they refresh themselves in […]
“I saw 9 non-breeding Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) today at Malim Nawar. Four were large birds (presumed males) and 5 smaller birds (presumed females). “The image above shows most of them […]
The number of shorebirds sighted at Chek Jawa is impressive. “I may not be able to identify all the birds but it still is an enjoyable experience seeing them despite […]
“While at this wetlands site it was good to see a sizable flock of Whimbrels (Numenius phaeopus). “I counted at least 103 birds.” Dato’ Dr Amar-Singh HSS Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia […]
The video of a Sooty Oystercatcher (Haematopus fuliginosus) probing for marine worms in the mudflat during low tide was documented in Victor Harbor, South Australia in October 2016 (above). Here, […]
“I saw at least 56 Common Redshank (Tringa tetanus) – a small group above with a marsh Sandpiper on the left. At least 7 Common Redshanks had tags. “Unfortunately some […]
“A video and some images of the Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) to describe feeding behaviour. It generally probes soft muddy areas or shallow muddy-water looking for worms. “The video shows […]
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