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Willet

Posted on Aug 2, 2016

Willet

Here is a Willet (Tringa semipalmata) that I photographed during the Noble Proctor BioBlitz Challenge this past May. Now that we have entered August we are firmly in the time of year for these birds to be found as migrants in many marshes, wetlands, beaches and coastal locations. We can also expect to find one or two Western Willets that have a distinctly different appearance including a softer toned, less-barred gray body, a slightly leaner bill, and a bit of a larger overall size. See if you can spot one soon! That can be a difficult task to begin with as you can see how well their...

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Willets in Waves

Posted on Mar 1, 2015

Willets in Waves

These Willets were enjoying the warm waters of Florida’s western shore, resting and preening when Twan photographed them. The birds certainly must be pleased to be in the Gulf of Mexico as opposed to say, the Gulf of Maine right now, but they will be back here soon.

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Connecticut Ornithological Association/Audubon Alliance for Coastal Waterbirds Shorebird Identification Workshop

Posted on Aug 25, 2014

Connecticut Ornithological Association/Audubon Alliance for Coastal Waterbirds Shorebird Identification Workshop

Here’s Audubon Connecticut’s Patrick Comins talking to a great group of attendees at the Connecticut Ornithological Association shorebird identification workshop this past Saturday in Milford, Connecticut. He and Sean Graesser led them into the field to find some uncommon species including Red Knot and the Western subspecies of Willet. These types of education and conservation events are all part of what we contribute to as a part of the Audubon Alliance for Coastal Waterbirds throughout the northeast.

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Willet (Tringa semipalmata)

Posted on Jul 8, 2014

Willet (Tringa semipalmata)

This Willet (Tringa semipalmata) had a lot to say…and I left as quickly as I could!

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