Long-billed Curlews are shorebirds with a very long, curved bill. I think they are quite elegant. We occasionally see non-breeders on the Mendonoma. Craig Tooley photographed a juvenile in flight today - his Pic O Joy. Just look at that beak!

Long-billed Curlews are North American's largest shorebird.

Thanks to Craig for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is his website: http://www.ruffimage.com

Fog on the coast, sunny just a bit off the coast. Must be August or as some locals call it, Fogust!