Low Tide at Shoreline Park

At low tide, the hidden contours of the marsh emerge. Instead of birds floating gracefully on water, I saw these birds with legs and beaks caked in mud looking for food.

Black Tailed Godwits at Low Tide

Nikon D800, Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, ISO 100, 300mm, f/5.6, 1/320s

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  • Liliana Link Reply

    Hi! I believe those birds are black-tailed-godwits (Limosa limosa)! Nice shot!

  • Ken Chan Link Reply

    Thanks Liliana.

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