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Whimbrels are large, beautiful shorebirds, They nest far to our north in tundra. Non-breeders can been seen occasionally on the Mendonoma coast. Perhaps that is what Rusty Babcock photographed recently at Elk.

Just look at that long decurved beak! They use that beak to get small crabs and other invertebrates. You can hear their twittering call at this link: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Whimbrel/sounds

Thanks to Rusty for allowing me to share her photos with you here. And thanks to her brother, Tom Reidenbach, for sending them to me.

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A Whimbrel, a large shorebird, recently stopped by on its migration to its breeding grounds far to our north. Rozann Grunig was there with her camera to record the event.

Just look at that beak, perfect for eating crabs. Thanks to Rozann for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

There is an extremely interesting article in Audubon's March-April magazine about a Whimbrel named Hope. Google it if you'd like to learn more. The story of her migration is absolutely amazing!