Liberty Loop Willet 8/13/14

Willet at Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge - Liberty Loop,  8/13/14. Photo by Linda Scrima.
Willet at Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge – Liberty Loop, 8/13/14. Photo by Linda Scrima.

This morning at the back pond of the Liberty Loop, Linda Scrima located and photographed the above WILLET. By the time I got out to the loop this evening along with Maria Loukeris, the bird had relocated to very deep into the pond. It was too far for photos, but we got enjoyed good looks in the scope. The bird flew short distances a few times, showing its beautifully marked black and white underwings. Huge thanks to Linda for both locating the bird and also for the great photo.

Willet at the Liberty Loop, 8/14/14. Photo by Linda Scrima.
Willet at the Liberty Loop, 8/14/14. Photo by Linda Scrima.

Before looking for the Willet, I met Linda and Maria over at 6 1/2 Station Road Sanctuary to go for the Stilt Sandpiper (which had been relocated by a number of birders earlier in the day). We were unable to relocate the bird, but we did get nice looks at a Wilson’s Snipe, a bird that I have not gotten too many photos of:

Wilson's Snipe at 6 1/2 Station Road Sanctuary, 8/13/14.
Wilson’s Snipe at 6 1/2 Station Road Sanctuary, 8/13/14.

2 thoughts on “Liberty Loop Willet 8/13/14”

  1. Great shots by you and Linda
    the willet looks like he is listening for something

    Wilma

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