Bob Rutemoeller wrote, “I first thought this might be a Whimbrel but after looking up info online, I think it is a Long-billed Curlew. We had walked from Kinney Road along the beach to the Garcia River. There are lots of Kelp piles on the beach, and also lots of Jellyfish.”
Diane Hichwa confirmed the ID of this big shorebird. Just look at that long thin beak!
Thanks to Bob for allowing me to share his photo with you here.
oh my, it's terribly windy here today, Monday. I hope it calms down soon.
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!