Willets

Willet is a interesting little shorebird. Well, not little - it's actually one of the largest shorebirds around. It looks drab when standing, but it has bold white and black stripes on its wings, which are visible in flight. It's common in a way that the birders call "common" - you'll definitely see it if you visit any saltwater marshes, but don't expect to see one from the car driving down you local road. These pictures were taken at the Brigantine Wildlife Refuge in NJ:









Other interesting pictures from Brigantine:

Two cormorants (adult and juvenile) on an evening walk:


Snapping Turtle swim-by:


Moon over Brigantine: