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Post by expiallyd on Apr 28, 2015 16:39:14 GMT -8
I was out looking for shorebirds on Sumas Prairie this afternoon and this flock flew over when I was at York Road. I thought they were probably whimbrel; I can't think of what else they might be. I attach one of my trademarked blurry cropped and grainy pictures, but not sure if anyone can see enough detail to ID the birds. There were at least 35 of them. Anne  Whimbrel? by aktoews, on Flickr |
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Post by Chris on Apr 28, 2015 17:00:01 GMT -8
Those would be Whimbrels. Great sighting.
Perfect time of year for shorebirds.
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Post by expiallyd on Apr 28, 2015 19:00:38 GMT -8
Thanks Chris. I am not used to seeing them overhead, or in large flocks, or in Abbotsford, so I was a bit puzzled when I saw them.
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Post by Jamie on Apr 29, 2015 9:00:28 GMT -8
Good sighting, Anne! The third record for our area, I believe. It's neat that whenever we have a Whimbrel show up, its a flock!
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Post by cherfst on Apr 29, 2015 18:37:05 GMT -8
Nice going. Those would be lifers for me.
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