Knot too shabby

 

There are some nice-looking Red Knots (Calidris canutus) in Bodega Harbor right now.  Here's a series of one individual from 18 August 2018.  The photographs were taken on the tidal flats on the inside of Doran Beach. 

Feeding:

 

"Clamming" (Check the bill!):

 

Stretching: 

 

For more information about Red Knots, review the post called "A short migration? Knot." from 1 May 2012.