Willet

The Willet is the only North American Sandpiper whose breeding range extends southward to the tropics. Its also the largest of the shanks.

He's kind of a monochrome guy isn't he? Nice shots.

Good looking bird and a nice poser, well done Scott.

Good shots, Scott. Hope you are enjoying your visit.

canonloader wrote in post #9007702
He's kind of a monochrome guy isn't he? Nice shots.

Thanks Mitch, they are quite a bit better looking in breeding plumage, especially in flight. They are big too, this one was about 12-14" high.

ajosteve wrote in post #9007993
Good looking bird and a nice poser, well done Scott.

Thanks Steve.

sparker1 wrote in post #9008032
Good shots, Scott. Hope you are enjoying your visit.

Thanks Stan & we had a great trip. Wont be back again until March.

Very sweet birds.

Great series.

Christopher Perez wrote in post #9009073
Very sweet birds.

Thanks Christopher

Cyclop wrote in post #9010269
Great series.

Thank you Cyclop

Excellent image quality and compositions Scott. Have you ever been around them in the spring? They get very defensive of their breeding grounds and vocal too. They can make a pretty impressive air assault when they get fired up.

Nighthound wrote in post #9012193
Excellent image quality and compositions Scott. Have you ever been around them in the spring? They get very defensive of their breeding grounds and vocal too. They can make a pretty impressive air assault when they get fired up.

Thanks Steve, no I havent yet but will pay more attention when we are back in Florida in march. This guy certainly protected his chosen feeding spot on the beach, so I can imagine what they would be like when breeding.