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[Ontbirds] 3 Godwits - Mitchell Wetlands

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Robert Maciver
Thu, Aug 19, 2010 11:06 PM

During my visit today from approx. 5:15 - 6:45 p.m., 3 Godwit were
present; 2 Marbled, 1 Hudsonian.  Of the Marbled, one was larger than
the other with a longer bill.  I attribute this to sexual dimorphism
with the larger bird being the female.  The Marbleds were assocoating
together in the SW corner, while the Hudsonian, conspicuous by its
white supraloral area and dark underwing coverts, foraged and preened
in the NE corner.

Sorry for not posting directions but I'm using a mobile device.

Robert Maciver

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During my visit today from approx. 5:15 - 6:45 p.m., 3 Godwit were present; 2 Marbled, 1 Hudsonian. Of the Marbled, one was larger than the other with a longer bill. I attribute this to sexual dimorphism with the larger bird being the female. The Marbleds were assocoating together in the SW corner, while the Hudsonian, conspicuous by its white supraloral area and dark underwing coverts, foraged and preened in the NE corner. Sorry for not posting directions but I'm using a mobile device. Robert Maciver -- Sent from my mobile device