These Photos Were Taken 8-29-05 on
Morro Strand State Beach During One Short Stroll


Black
Oystercatcher
(hi-res version)

Black
Oystercatcher
(hi-res version)

Red-necked
Phalarope

Red-necked
Phalarope

Least Sandpiper

Least Sandpiper

Willets
 

Snowy Egret

Snowy Egret

Snowy Egret
 

Marbled Godwit

Short-billed
Dowitcher*

*Freeman Hall says "Yes, I think your bird ID is correct.  Dowitchers are really tricky, and if you don't hear them call, they are almost impossible to identify.  Short-billed go, tu tu, while the Long-billed go keek keek."


Short-billed
Dowitcher*
 

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