Blenheim Shorebirds

Red-necked Phalarope on 5 October 2015

 

Juvenile Hudsonian Godwit and juvenile Western Willet on 5 October 2015

 

Juvenile Hudsonian Godwit molting into first winter plumage, acquiring grey winter feathers on 5 October 2015

 

Juvenile Western Willet on 5 October 2015

 

Western Willet with yellowlegs on 5 October.

 

Bright juvenile Pectoral Sandpiper on 30 September 2015

 

Very worn adult Pectoral Sandpiper in breeding plumage on 30 September 2015

 

Two juvenile White-rumped Sandpipers, the one on the left is molting into first winter plumage, note grey winter feathers. The one on the right is still in full juvenile plumage. 5 October 2015.