Peter Shute wrote:
This morning I saw the Hudsonian Godwit in flight, identified by the underwing
pattern, but didn't manage to match it up to the bird that landed. There were
three godwits feeding together, and I assumed it was the one with reddish
underparts, but because it didn't have a white throat it doesn't match the
pictures I've seen of that species in breeding plumage. I assume the other two
were bar-tails, as all three had upturned bills.
It also didn't have barring on the underparts, which I assumed might be because
it isn't in full breeding plumage. But is it possible that its throat will
later become white?
Here are the photos, all very grainy:
http://picasaweb.google.com/pshute2/AltonaHudsonianGodwit#
I'm happy that I saw it in flight, but did I identify the right bird on the
ground?
Peter Shute
Hi Peter,
I was lucky enough to get a picture of the three birds with the
Hudsonian stretching its wings. See the below pics to help you work out
which one is the Hudsonian on the ground. Also, sorry for the late reply.
http://www.gilmours.com.au/images/hud1.jpg
http://www.gilmours.com.au/images/hud2.jpg
Regards,
Joe
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