Hudsonian Godwit, Stour Estuary
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Hudsonian Godwit, Stour Estuary
Image: © Hugh Venables Taken: 14 Jul 2026
The Hudsonian Godwit (left), Limosa haemastica, is a very rare visitor to the UK from America with less than ten recorded. It is similar to the Black-tailed Godwit (right) and readily associates with them.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.950639
Longitude
1.056788