Hillman Marsh and Area Shorebirds page 1
Seven Marbled Godwits landed at Hillman Marsh with Willets and two American Avocets. 2 May 2018.
Please watch Marbled Godwit videos: VIDEO 1 Marbled Godwits
VIDEO 2 Marbled Godwits; VIDEO 3 Marbled Godwits; VIDEO 4 Shorebirds flush with amazing vocalizations
Marbled Godwits rested then preened, preparing for take off on the next leg of their migration to the Prairies. 2 May 2018
Willets becoming active after resting on 2 May 2018
VIDEO: Willets and Marbled Godwit
Two American Avocets were also a shorebird highlight on 2 May 2018.
VIDEO: American Avocets at Hillman MArsh
We saw many American Golden-Plovers this spring. Hillman Marsh on 29 April 2018
Greater Yellowlegs caught a large tadpole at Hillman Marsh. 29 April 2018
Greater Yellowlegs at Hillman Marsh on 29 April 2018
VIDEO: Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs
Lesser Yellowlegs at Hillman Marsh on 29 April 2018
Solitary Sandpiper at Mersea Road 21 near Hillman Marsh on 5 May 2018
VIDEO: Solitary Sandpiper at Mersea Road 21
Least Sandpiper at Hillman Marsh on 30 April 2018
Pectoral Sandpiper at Hillman Marsh on 29 April 2018
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