Curlew and Bar-Tailed Godwit in winter plumage, Findochty
Introduction
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Curlew and Bar-Tailed Godwit in winter plumage, Findochty
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: 19 Sep 2019
The two birds remained unusually patient for us while we took pictures. A nice shot to show the size relationship of two of the UK's largest wading birds. The light has caught the distinctive features of the Godwit – upturned bill, browner back - allowing it to be positively identified as Bar- rather than Black-Tailed.
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Image Location
Latitude
57.699626
Longitude
-2.896402