Curlew up close

 

Earlier this month I spent a little time observing a young Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) on the outer coast of Bodega Head.  These are a few of my favorite images from that day.

 

 

 

 

There were a couple of adult Whimbrel nearby.  Occasionally one would call in response to the younger bird's approach.  This is a different call than the typical flight call of a Whimbrel — more of rolling trill:

whim1 by nhbh


P.S.  A Whimbrel is a type of curlew, and used to be known as a Hudsonian Curlew.