No Willet Split Plus Other Nerdy Bird News
Just because Willets weren't split this year doesn't mean they won't be split in the future, who knows what changes will be made a year from now.
Possible Eastern and Western Willet Split in 2017
The question regarding this proposal is... Willet happen?
Lake Mist at the Lower Lake of Red Rock Lakes NWR
Waking up and seeing the lake mist at the Lower Lake and an ephemeral pond near it with birds in the air, on the lake and feeding in the pond is amazing.
Listening For Prairie Willets
I have often written how I long to hear the first Long-billed Curlew in the spring but I feel I should mention that I also anxiously await the first calls of migrating Prairie Willets too.
Solitary Saltmarsh Willet In Soft Morning Light
This Saltmarsh Willet image was taken on August 12, 2007 which is now over seven years ago and I can easily recall how thrilled I was to photograph this shorebird.
Saltmarsh Willet In Flight At Fort De Soto
There are two species of Willets which are Prairie and Saltmarsh. Here in Utah I only see the Prairie but in Florida I could see both
Saltmarsh Willet In Flight At First Light
Early morning light is a delight and adds a nice mood to images like this one of a Saltmarsh Willet in flight.
Saltmarsh And Prairie Willets In Breeding Plumage
I've had the good fortune to photograph both the Saltmarsh and Prairie Willets in breeding plumage in Florida and in Utah and Montana.
Playing Favorites – Resting Saltmarsh Willet
There are images that I have created that as soon as I see them on my monitor become listed as one of my favorites.
Saltmarsh Willet In A Fog
The Saltmarsh Willet is thought by many people to be a "plain brown bird" but I find their subtle coloring quite appealing whether they are in breeding or nonbreeding plumage.