Ruff, Marsh Sandpiper, Common Redshank, and more
Ruff have turned up at several sites, almost all juveniles. The regulars — Red-necked Stint, Common Greenshank, Marsh Sandpiper, Common Redshank, and Long-toed Stint — are present in paddies everywhere. Dunlin have started to appear as well.
The first Pacific Golden Plovers of the season arrived in small flocks of juveniles. Around the park and cattle sheds, Chestnut-cheeked Starling, Red-billed Starling, and White-shouldered Starling are also increasing.
A juvenile Ruff.
Same individual as above. It was picking off insects on the rice plants.
A juvenile Ruff in a different paddy field.
Marsh Sandpiper in winter plumage.
A juvenile Red-necked Stint. I thought it might be a Little Stint based on its shape, but it wasn't.
Another Red-necked Stint.
I thought this might be a Little Stint, but no….
Dunlin, juvenile.
Marsh Sandpiper, winter plumage.
Common Greenshank, winter plumage.
Common Redshank, first-winter plumage.
Black-winged Stilt, first-winter plumage.
First Pacific Golden Plover juvenile of the season.
Kentish Plover, winter plumage.
Whiskered Tern, first-winter plumage.
The Scaly-breasted Munias were feeding in a flock on Spirogyra algae that had bloomed in the paddies.
A flock of Chestnut-cheeked Starlings. About 50 birds.
Brown Shrike, first-winter plumage.
A Crested Serpent Eagle that is often found just a few dozen metres from my house. The village mascot — it'll perch on your hand. ^^
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