コアオアシシギ、アオアシシギ、アカアシシギほか
コアオアシシギの幼鳥を初認。アオアシシギやアカアシシギ、セイタカシギ、タカブシギ、ヒバリシギ、トウネンあたりも入れ替わりながらどんどん石垣島を通過しているようです。
The first Marsh Sandpiper juvenile of the season. Already in first-winter plumage.
Common Greenshank moulting into winter plumage.
Common Redshank in first-winter plumage. There were several individuals.
A Wood Sandpiper juvenile that looked quite large.
The first Black-winged Stilt juvenile of the season.
An adult and juvenile Black-winged Stilt were having a dispute. Whether they were parent and chick or strangers, I couldn't tell.
Little Stints are also increasing in number.
Small flocks of Little Stints have been moving into the paddies.
The moult stages vary widely — never gets old watching them.
Pacific Golden Plovers have also increased considerably in number.
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