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Bird ID

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Posted by Pradeep on June 12, 2006 at 4:03 PM

Could someone please help me ID this bird. I think its a willet. Google was not of much help and I dont have my field guide handy :(.

many thanks,
pradeep

http://www.varyinglight.com/blog/photo/pics/malheur/willet1.jpg

Posted by Marc Adamus on June 12, 2006 at 4:25 PM

Unmistakably a Western Willet. Malheur is such a great spot for birds!

Posted by Pradeep on June 13, 2006 at 8:53 AM

Thanks Marc, yep Malheur is truly a great spot for birds and most importantly it has not succumbed to a plethora of visitors.