Fw: [birding] Hudsonian Godwit photo

[Cheryl Whelchel]

Looks like I made an error in id, see Dave's comments below.  Sorry if my error lead to confusion for anyone.

Cheryl Whelchel
----- Original Message ----- 
From: David Irons<mailto:llsdirons at msn.com> 
To: Cheryl Whelchel<mailto:dirtgirl16cr125 at msn.com> 
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2009 8:24 PM
Subject: RE: [birding] Hudsonian Godwit photo


Hi Cheryl,

I was fortunate enough to see the two Hudsonian Godwits at Newport today (and get some killer photos). I looked at your gallery and noticed that both images labeled "Hudsonian and Marbled" are actually two juv. Hudsonians together. You may notice that the front bird is larger and has a longer bill. It is a female and the back bird is a male. We studied these birds at exceptionally close range and also noticed that the tertials of the male were much more patterned than those of the female. I plan to do some research and see what I can learn about sexual dimorphism in juv. Hudsonian Godwits. I may even do a BirdFellow piece if there is enough to discuss.

Glad you got to see these highly cooperative birds,

Dave 


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From: dirtgirl16cr125 at MSN.COM
To: obol at oregonbirdwatch.org; list at midvalleybirding.org
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2009 17:46:30 -0700
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Subject: [birding] Hudsonian Godwit photo


I ran over to Newport this morning and easily found the Godwits.  These birds are not at all flighty.  Very wonderful views at close range.

Having Marbled Godwits standing right next to the HUGO's made it very easy to see and compare these two similar species.  I have included side by side comparisons.

Hopefully they will stick around so others can enjoy!

Cheryl Whelchel
Tangent


http://www.flickr.com/photos/vgswallow16/<http://www.flickr.com/photos/vgswallow16/>


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