Whimbrel in flight above Periglis beach on St. Agnes

Whimbrel in flight above Periglis beach on St. Agnes - Whimbrel
St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly, England (May 2012)

Whimbrels were also seen on Tresco, St. Martin's & St. Mary's during this visit to the Scilly Isles. This shot was taken in heavy drizzle.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Eurasian whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) / Wikipedia
Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus / BirdForum
Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Whimbrel walking in grass on Islay


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Whimbrels standing in long grass above Periglis beach on St. Agnes
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