On a gloomy morning I decided to head into Milwaukee to check out some of the beaches. My first stop was Lakeshore State Park. Jym M must have had the same idea as we pulled in together. We enjoyed some nice views of 4 American Avocets and 10 Willets. I left and check some other beaches in the area with nothing happening. I headed back to Lakeshore State Park and 2 Marbled Godwits, a Black-bellied Plover had joined in and Willets were up to 20. These birds put on a great show! They moved around being flushed by walkers and joggers but stayed on the island. With the horrible weather of 41 degrees and light rain, some wind, a few birders along with myself enjoyed the great show these birds put on. Images were taken on April 30, 2017.
Marbled Godwit
Marbled Godwit
Binomial name: Limosa fedoa
Category: Sandpipers, Phalaropes, and Allies
Size: 18” long, 30” wing span
Weight: 13 oz
Marbled Godwit
Marbled Godwits
American Avocets, Willets and a Marbled Godwit
Willets incoming with a Marbled Godwit
Willets incoming with a Marbled Godwit
Marbled Godwits along with 3 Willets
Marbled Godwit with a Willet
Marbled Godwit with a Willet
2 Marbled Godwits, 4 American Avocets and 5 Willets…
3 Willets along with a Marbled Godwit
Black-bellied Plover
Marbled Godwit looking for food
Marbled Godwits along with 3 Willets
Marbled Godwit preening
A call…
Across the water they go…
Walk don’t run…
The Willets
Incoming Willet!
After a short flight…
It is just how we all come in…
American Avocets
With a worm…
