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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