Seen on the spit with Red Knot [left] and a Bar-tailed Godwit [right] It was amongst approx 3000 Godwits, so never easy to get a photo of it. Here are 3 NZ migrant birds.
Whimbrel
Country New Zealand
Location Motueka sandspit, Nelson
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity In or By Water
Comparison to Another Species Yes
- Created Timestamp11/22/2025 13:09:59
- CameraCanon EOS 7D Mark II
- Aperture14
- Focal Length300
- Iso1000
- Shutter Speed1/2000
- Orientation1
Very nice shot showing these three migrants together!