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Another Woody

May 15, 2021May 15, 2021 by Stuart Price, posted in Hokuto, Shorebirds
Wood Sandpiper

Whatever it ate it didn’t sit well……………..

Wood Sandpiper
Wood Sandpiper
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Woody

May 15, 2021May 15, 2021 by Stuart Price, posted in Hokuto, Shorebirds
Wood Sandpiper

There was a small flock of Wood Sandpiper in the padis yesterday……………

Wood Sandpiper

They’ve just started irrigating the padis and Wood Sandpiper are a regular sight in mid May.

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Some Woodys

May 15, 2020May 20, 2020 by Stuart Price, posted in Hokuto, Shorebirds
Wood Sandpiper

The farmers have started irrigating the padis outside town and there were a few waders around this morning. Most numerous were Wood Sandpiper: this is the commonest wader in this habitat.

Wood Sandpiper

Also around were 3 Red-necked Stint, 1 Great Egret and a flock of 50 or so White-fronted Geese.

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