March 9, 2013 at 02:51:27 UTC
Tringa semipalmata
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DarkRiyokoStudios on March 9, 2013 at 04:00:20 UTC
From my ornithology days, I always told myself the willet didn't have any outstanding markings or nuances and was rather plain. This helped me keep it separate from some other wading birds that had more recognizable traits. Lovely shot!
Onnes on March 9, 2013 at 04:05:35 UTC
Their underwing patterning.jpg) is apparently rather striking, although I'm not sure I've ever actually seen one bother to take flight.
DarkRiyokoStudios on March 9, 2013 at 06:14:56 UTC
That's a good point, but I have to agree I've never seen one take flight either. ^^;
Caelan on March 11, 2013 at 01:36:01 UTC
*le sigh* Oh, seabirds~
Lovely shot!
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DarkRiyokoStudios
From my ornithology days, I always told myself the willet didn't have any outstanding markings or nuances and was rather plain. This helped me keep it separate from some other wading birds that had more recognizable traits. Lovely shot!