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#365DaysWild, Bar-tailed Godwit, birding, birdwatching, British birds, south Wales coastal path, Sully, Sully beach, Whimbrel
I caught the bus to Sully this morning, walked along to the western end of the bay, then retraced my steps and walked along the coastal path all the way back to Penarth, about 7½ miles in total. And it was superb, especially the stroll along Sully Bay. I’d timed my walk to be there just before high tide, as that often pushes the birds up closer to the path that runs along the top of the beach, and this was a high high tide so, with some stealthy sneaking along behind the trees, I managed to get really close to a flock of six Whimbrels.
And, to my delight, the Whimbrels had two Bar-tailed godwits with them. I’ve never managed to get so close to either species before so I was really chuffed. And, if you’re wondering why the godwits don’t look the same, the bird on the left (below) is a male in his summer breeding colours, while the bird on the right might be a juvenile or a non-breeding adult.
Great images! Lovely bird!
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Thank you kindly. It was lovely to get such close views. 🙂
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What a great walk you had! Aren’t those birds superb?
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Gorgeous birds, and there were butterflies and my first blooming orchids for the year as well.
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Oo – which Orchids and, did you get pictures of them? Of course you did – how silly am I?!
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Early purple, I believe. You’re right, I did get pics but not brilliant ones so I will go back for better. 🙂
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fantastic post beautiful bird
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Thanks, yes, they are lovely birds.
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