Migrant as garden bird - Whimbrel - Adult
Photographer
Location
» Black River
Country image taken
» Mauritius and Rodrigues
Date
» February, 2017
Equipment
» Canon EOS 7D Mark II + Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L II + 2.0x Ext.
Bird Species
»Numenius phaeopus - Eurasian Whimbrel
Bird Species (French)
»Courlis corlieu
Bird Family
Bird Group
Bird Status
» Least Concern
Remarks
» The Whimbrel is a common summer visitor to Mauritius and Rodrigues, arriving early September and departing generally in April. This particular bird has been a regular visitor to my garden for many years, spending a few hours every day foraging in the lawn for small worms and insects.
