Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus

Linford  - 10th May 2004

This is one of two Whimbrels that had been present at the site on the 10th May. 
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Little Marlow GP - 1st May 2004

Photo copyright Jim Rose

This photo was taken just after 8:00pm in very poor light.  The bird had only just arrived and was gone the following morning. 

Calvert BBONT Lake - 6th May 1998

Photo copyright Tim Watts

As is typical with this passage species, the two birds pictured above were only seen on one day.  The Whimbrel is an annual migrant in small numbers, peaking in late April early May, with a smaller return passage from the middle of July into August.