Two years ago I was sharing the tale of a tail, and I thought I would revisit today with some improved photographic squares as part of Flashback Friday and SquareUp.
These Godwits may have looked up to keep an eye on us, however things are certainly not looking up for this wonderful wader birds. Thanks to climate change and human actions their habitats are fast disappearing in Portugal and elsewhere in the world. Consequently so are the birds. There are some brilliant projects such as Project Godwit, trying to ensure they don’t disappear, but the prospects are not looking great for them. No wonder the birds themselves are also trying to improve their odds – just check out the post below on this day two years ago.
I’ve never seen this type of bird before. You got some great photos of it. Loved the interview Marsha did with you 😀
Aww thanks Cee, I’m honoured to be following in your footsteps.
And yes they are lovely waders.
What amazing long beaks they have.. 😉
Yes they really dig deep into the mud
What lovely images, Becky!
Thanks Sue
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Great photos Becky! They look so happy there!
Thank you – hope you don’t mind but I am going to move your link to the main blog so that everyone sees it. This is my Portuguese blog and so not the official challenge post. More of an excuse for me to second extra squares!
Not at all, I am so behind with reading blogs I did not even notice! 🙈
Godwits in short supply in salinas this winter but first Martin and Swallow in last two days!
That’s great news about the Martins and Swallows – early!
Lovely photos of this enchanting bird.
Thanks Margaret – they always look so great in their breeding plumage
And at any time, actually!
They are beautiful birds, Becky. I don’t know if these 4uiet times we’re having at the moment are helping them at all. Hope you have a more peaceful day planned today 🙂 🙂
The evidence last summer was that quieter hills was having a positive impact, so fingers crossed!
We might be up in the hills tomorrow, but we’ll tiptoe 🙂 🙂
Sounds excellent – and great your lockdown isn’t stopping walks 🙂
I think you’re intended to stay pretty close to home, but we can get to the hills around here on foot without crossing any major roads 🙂 🙂
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ah how I understand your confused comment! Don’t worry have move the link to the main post 🙂 Aletta did the same with her chocolate cupcakes.
Ooh! 🤣🤣
Ignore my comment. The photo of the Godwit and the Stilt only appears in the reader preview.
hee hee, it’s fine. I did ponder that header
True, that’s what I see on my phone before clicking to view the actual post. I was thinking they are not both Godwits.
Can tell who the birders are 😀
I think I’d have gone with “Godwit Looking Up, Stilt Looking Down” as a title.
Love the clicks especially the bird totally immersed both in its thoughts along with its head being immersed in water
Thank you so much 🙂 they were very intent on feeding!