The American Godwit, that was the ultimate attraction of the weekend, was so popular, it was difficult to find a good spot for taking photos. The bird is in its own post:
https://wingsndthings.blogspot.com/2026/04/hudsonion-godwit.html
Next some other sightings, photos taken while pushing elbows at the slippery and muddy fence 😅
One of the most common visitors in this season are the long-distance flyers, the Bar-tailed Godwits, オオソリハシシギ. They migrate as far as Australia I heard.
Another Godwit, the Black-tailed, オグロシギ
When all the birds fly and the flocks sweep above the rising tide, the Curlews are easily distinguished
Eurasian, ダイシャクシギ and Far-Eastern, ホウロクシギ
The atmosphere is so intense. The search for anything interesting, tracking those birds once you found them, explaining their location and listening to others, all at the same time... And suddenly it's all over.
Once the water has withdrawn, the exposed mud offers nibbles for small waders
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, ウズラシギ behind the purplish sea foliage, シジメンソウ
There is always a flag around. メダイチドリ
Red-necked Stints, トウネン
Little Terns, コアジサシ
Way back, 2 reddish colored birds with relatively short legs and bills.
Red Knot, コオバシギ
