17 Adult Short-billed Dowitchers at Ashbridges Bay in Toronto

A fallout of adult Short-billed Dowitchers happened after a rain and thunderstorm in Toronto. These are brightly-coloured adult hendersoni subspecies of Short-billed Dowitchers migrating south. Ashbridges Bay on 17 July 2019.

 

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This individual is closer to griseus subspecies, which breeds in Quebec, It's pale below and is well marked with bars and spots. Ashbridges Bay on 17 July 2019.

 

It's a delight to see these gorgeous shorebirds up close. Ashbridges Bay on 17 July 2019.

 

Something spooked them, but they soon settled back down and continued feeding. Ashbridges Bay on 17 August 2019.

 

These Short-billed Dowitchers refueled and rested a little before continuing their southbound migration. Ashbridges Bay on 17 August 2019.