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| Willet (I think) |
The long-billed shore birds are so fast, of such similar size and color, and have such similar behaviors that I have trouble telling them apart. The main distinguishing sign for me is the shape of the bill. All have long bills for feeding deep into the shore mud. Some bills curve down, some up, some are straight. I've learned that some of them can dig down to the end of the beak and then open only the end of the bill to catch and eat worms, crabs and more. On our walk today I found and photographed the whimbrel, willet, and godwit. See if you can notice any difference at Flickr.
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| Sketch of the Day: Whimbrel |
