For this weeks featured bird, I am sharing my Chincoteague NWR lifers.
September 24, 2013
We arrived in Chincoteague NWR around 9:30am and stayed for a day and a half. Awesome birds were seen and of course I was able to add a couple of lifers to my list.
I am always excited to see the Black Skimmers, they are cool looking birds with their distinctive red and black bill. Pictured above are the Skimmers, Willets, Forster's Terns, Marbled Godwits and possibly my lifer the Bar-tailed Godwit. In this photo, I believe my Godwit lifer is in the top right hand corner standing next to a few Willets. The Bar-tailed has a two toned bill..pink with a dark edge. The female Bar-tailed Godwit was found in Chincoteague back on August 3rd. I was happy that a Virginia birder pointed out the Bar-tailed Godwit, it is a very cool lifer for me.
The Marbled Godwit above seem to have a longer bill, also pink with the dark tip.
Not the best shot, but another image of the Bar-tailed Godwit located on the far left of the photo.
Above the Bar-tailed has it's wing stretched out.
Another one of my Chincoteague lifers is the Sandwich Tern. This bird is easily id with the yellow tip on its black bill.
I hope you enjoyed birding with me at the Chincoteague NWR. If you are ever in the area I would highly suggest a visit.
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Thanks for stopping by and for leaving your nice comments. I always appreciate your visits.
I wish everyone a happy week ahead and Happy Birding!
terns and skimmers are just so cool. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat captures, Congrats..
ReplyDeleteI´m not sure but I think I have seen the Sandwich Tern. Looks great beside the others. :)
ReplyDeleteI love to watch the black skimmers!!! Your images, Eileen, are super.
ReplyDeleteLove your photos! You saw a lot of very neat birds. Congrats on your lifers!
ReplyDeletei really enjoy shot #6 ... the feather details. nice ones. ( :
ReplyDeleteCool looking birds.
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen, that first shot is gorgeous love them all.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos; love the lighting in the first photo.
ReplyDeleteSuch great colors in that first picture. Really nice!!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots of the skimmers :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots. I love the way you caught some in flight.
ReplyDeleteWonderful birding in a wonderful place ...that first photo looks like a painting!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the lifers!! I see the difference with the sandwich tern; maybe I could ID him if I saw him....but for the other one, shore birds are very hard for me....I'd need you as a tour guide for that one ;>)
Congrats on the new 'lifers'!
ReplyDeleteSuch vivid pictures Eileen. Loved each one of them.
ReplyDeleteGrand shots! It's always great to add lifers to the list!
ReplyDeleteThat first picture is nice!
ReplyDeleteThat's exciting to see those new birds Eileen, and your photos are great!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful light in your first shot Eileen!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors in the last couple of shots!
Wonderful captures and congrats on the lifers! Always makes a trip worthwhile.
those are gorgeous birds to see.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots Eileen! I don't think I've ever see them sitting. they always seem to be flying, or running along the water line.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures. The 2 terns in the last shot look very relaxed. :-)
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful series;-)
ReplyDeleteCéline & Philippe
Hi Eileen,
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, especially the last three are my favorite.
Greetings Irma
Hi Eileen i am sure you are pleased with the 2 lifers you saw. well done.
ReplyDeleteHallo Eileen!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures!!!Great captures!!!
Very beautiful birds!!!
Amazing the first photo!!!
Have a happy day!!Hugs!!
Dimi...
Nice birds! I'd be getting excited about the Marbled Godwit (and a few others if the truth be told!)
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Sandwich Tern. Love that name and it's a beauty~
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely images - so enchanting and endearing.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on so many cool lifers! You find all the best spots. These are truly wonderful and exciting birds to see.
ReplyDeleteOh what excitement - I love to see birds I've not seen before. Last winter was a good one - lots of ducks off their regular migration route for some reason.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are fabulous!!!!
Very cool birds. And well captured. Good for you. Did you see any ponies? MB
ReplyDeleteA great group of photos, including the lifers you were excited to capture Eileen.
ReplyDeleteJudith
i love all these shore birds....the terns are my favorite!!
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen, So happy for you on your new sighting! The Terns are beautiful. I am just getting to know Atlantic sea birds. Your pictures are great! Glad you had fun. Have an excellent day!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of the skimmers and the terns.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous birds!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the birds and it's always exciting to see and photograph some "lifers". Very nice to see some photos of Bar-tailed Godwits over your way.
ReplyDeleteI really like the Sandwich Terns. Very cute! Congrats on the lifers!
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen... Lifers are always exciting to add to the list!!
ReplyDeleteGreat group of shore bird photo's!!
Grace
Apart from all your bird shots, the light in the first shot (sunrise??) is pure magic.
ReplyDeleteIt's always exciting to find new birds and be able to watch them in their natural habitat. Seems you had a wonderful time away.
ReplyDeleteAh! I love seeing birds in beach. It's fascinating to see they finding something to eat from sand. What do they get? I often go to the spot to see what the bird was picking out but could not find anything. Nice shots, esepcially the close-up ones.
ReplyDeleteThis is the kind of place I would love to visit! Beautiful! Congratulations on your lifers!
ReplyDeleteOh it looks like a great place to bird and you takes some great photos and pass along tips.. Thank you for linking into Nature Notes Eileen.. Michelle
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely little creatures. I think the terns are the prettiest.
ReplyDeleteA favourite of mine, and shot them; and you had a lifer, well done.
ReplyDeleteEach picture is so full of life! I can imagine the cacophony there.
ReplyDeleteWhen I visit you I nearly always see a bird I've never heard of. Love it!
ReplyDeleteWell done with the Barwit, great bird, also the Tern. A great feeling when you bag a lifer "or two"
ReplyDeleteHappy for you Eileen finding more of your Lifers. I can see you smiling all the way to Michigan!
ReplyDeletepretty looking birds!
ReplyDeletestunning photos!love all of these.
such a beautiful place...that's my dream view everyday!
xx