A few more from the bay

[wigz]

1. Pied Oystercatcher


2. Eastern Curlew


3. No idea what this is. It was too far away but I thought it looked interesting with the cloud/

[AlfandBen]

Lovely shots of the Oystercatcher, and Curlew. No3 looks like a curlew in flight. Or is the beak not quite right?

[AlfandBen]

If it's a far eastern Curlew, Google says the bill length can vary from 12.8cm to 20cm (5.00 - 7.9 inches) so might be possible.

[wigz]

Thanks. Could be a Curlew or perhaps a Whimbrel. I'm not good on wader id.

[AlfandBen]

Nor am I but on second thoughts, I think you could be right with a Whimbrel.

[David_MC]

Excellent shots Alan. Really like that one of the Curlew.

[wigz]

Thanks David. I was hoping for more and better shots but the birds weren’t cooperating.

[MJ224]

Another nice set, Alan. The flying Curlew works well, I like a bit of meaningful background with my birds, feathered ones as wellllllll

[wigz]

Thanks Mark. Yep meaningful backgrounds are important for all types of birds.