Outdoor Ontario

Photography => Ontario Birds => Topic started by: JTF on September 12, 2009, 02:21:57 PM

Title: Presqu'ile Park Shore Birds From 12 Sept 09
Post by: JTF on September 12, 2009, 02:21:57 PM

Whimbrel: Are Whimbrels uncommon in this area of ontario.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3487/3912366355_36baf24390.jpg)

Least Sandpiper

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3469/3912366349_51d3e01b77.jpg)

Semipalmated Plover

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2489/3913140786_121b832e0b.jpg)

Semipalmated Sandpiper

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3456/3912366337_12fb39d4ba.jpg)

Pectoral Sandpiper

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3519/3913140772_8cda0cb829.jpg)

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Post by: Moira on September 12, 2009, 06:48:39 PM

Excellent pics and I appreciate that you label them.  Thanks for sharing.

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Post by: Misty01 on September 13, 2009, 09:47:48 AM

the whimbrel nests on the hudson bay lowlands according to my two bird books
Looks like you captured a migrant  :D
Nice pictures and great find!

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Post by: Kin Lau on September 13, 2009, 11:09:34 AM

Great shot of the whimbrel.... they're quite difficult to get. Send it in to the OFO.

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Post by: Niloc on September 13, 2009, 12:25:14 PM

Wow lovely pics JTF and yes thanks for naming.... these are all beautifully displayed in your composition, really enjoy your work - cheers!!!

Title: Ref: Whimbrel
Post by: JTF on September 13, 2009, 04:23:12 PM

Good idea Kin, will do.