[obol] Re: Hudsonian Godwit at Basket Slough
- From: Mitch Ratzlaff <mitch.ratzlaff@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "tim.the.fisherman@xxxxxxxxx" <tim.the.fisherman@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 18 May 2014 21:30:40 -0700
We (Doug Robinson, Brandon Wagner, and myself) all saw Tim's bird later in
the day. We were able to see it lift it's wing to preen and then saw it
briefly fly when some hormonal Canada Geese got a little carried away. The
underwings were black/dark and the eyebrow was indeed prominent. We agreed
that Tim's ID of Hudsonian was accurate.
Also, a pair of noisy Black-necked Stilts were actively defending their
nesting territory near the Hwy 22 overlook. The offending
trespassers included Mallards and Turkey Vultures. Also present were many
Red-necked Phalaropes (in alternate and basic), Wilson's
Phalaropes, several Semi-palmated plovers, two alternate Dunlin, six
Western Sandpipers, a few dozen LB Dows, and a lone and distant Solitary
Sandpiper. It all made for a very nice shorebirding day.
Mitch Ratzlaff
Dallas
On Sunday, May 18, 2014, Tim Johnson <tim.the.fisherman@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi all:
>
> This afternoon, Barbara and I saw what we believe was a Hudsonian Godwit
> in non breeding plumage at Basket Slough. The bird was seen from the
> overlook off of Hwy 22, together with some Long-billed Dowitchers.
>
> It is a large shorebird (at leasts twice the size of nearby dowitchers)
> with a long, slightly upturned bill. The bill has an orange base and black
> tip.
>
> The bird has a white belly and gray upper, with a black tip to it's tail
> and wings. It has a striking white eyebrow.
>
> Photos to follow.
>
> Tim Johnson
> Salem, OR
>
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