[texbirds] Re: query on current status of Corpus Christi Bar-tailed Godwit
- From: Jay Packer <jay@xxxxxx>
- To: calidris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 13 Sep 2014 11:47:17 -0500
I'd also like to know. My wife and I are going to the coast this weekend
and would love to chase the godwit if it's still around.
--
Jay Packer
(sent from my phone)
On Sep 12, 2014 9:04 PM, "Rex Stanford" <calidris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I join Jeff Patterson's appeal (TEXBIRDS 09/12/14) for information on any
> recent sightings of the Bar-tailed Godwit in the Oso area of Corpus
> Christi.
> On August 10, 2014 I saw and photographed this godwit when it was in a
> state
> of heavy-duty molt from breeding plumage into nonbreeding plumage. It
> still,
> though, retained, in however worn and, sometimes, disheveled state, quite a
> bit of what appeared to be alternate (breeding) plumage, mixed with some
> emergent nonbreeding feathers. I am considering the possibility of trying
> to
> get photos of it in nonbreeding plumage, which would seem to be its current
> state, based on photos of it that I have seen on line. Therefore, any
> information on its current presence or absence in that area (or anywhere
> else) would be appreciated, including very specific details of where it was
> seen and the time of day (and/or tide) involved. Even information on the
> status of wind at the time of the sighting might be helpful, if the wind
> were very strong. Very current information likely would be most helpful,
> especially given the weather system moving through this state. Information
> of such kinds still might be of interest to a number of those using this
> listserv. Failures to find the godwit also would be useful and appreciated,
> especially if details are provided about where in the area and when the
> fruitless search(es) occurred. Thanks very much for any information that
> might be
> supplied.
>
> Rex Stanford
> McAllen, TX
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