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Waterfowl Watching at Bair Island in Winter – Part 2

2025年12月15日 Birds

Continuation from Part 1.

At first, there were few birds and it seemed like it might be a quiet day, but by staying still and waiting, a large flock conveniently moved in my direction. Even better, it was just before sunset.

Black-necked Stilts walking in shallow water at sunset at Bair Island

American Avocet probing its bill into shallow water at Bair Island

Single Black-necked Stilt walking in shallow water at sunset at Bair Island

Two American Avocets standing in shallow water at sunset at Bair Island

Large flock of Long-billed Dowitchers flying at sunset at Bair Island — Mostly Long-billed Dowitchers, occasionally taking off all at once. The larger bird mixed in is a Willet.

Large flock of Long-billed Dowitchers flying at sunset at Bair Island — Most of the dowitchers seen here are Long-billed Dowitchers with white flanks, but occasionally Short-billed Dowitchers with patterned flanks seem to be among them.

Greater Yellowlegs walking in shallow water at Bair Island — A Greater Yellowlegs that came quite close. Compared to the Lesser Yellowlegs, this species has a bill longer than its head and slightly upturned.

Rear view of a group of American Avocets landing in a wetland at Bair Island — An American Avocet landing on the water.

Black-necked Stilt probing deeply in shallow water at Bair Island

Meandering wetland channel reflecting the sky after sunset at Bair Island

It reminded me that I really should visit Bair Island more often. Still, as every birder knows, there are days when there’s simply nothing around.

Equipment used: 400 mm f/2.8 (with built-in teleconverter).

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