Monday 21 January 2013

Whimbrel

Whimbrel, Non-breeding

Whimbrel

Whimbrel.

Far Eastern Curlew Nbr

Far Eastern Curlew, in moult to Non-breeding.



Same individual, Primaries almost finish moulting.

Far Eastern Curlew Nbr


Far Eastern Curlew, in moult to Non-breeding.


Same individual, shows moult in Tail feathers.



Same individual, shows moult in Primaries.

Black-tailed Godwit 1S-2W


Black-tailed Godwit, in moult to Non-breeding.


Since there're not much breeding plumage, it probably in moult to 2nd Non-breeding.

 I think adult bird should have more breeding plumage in this stage.