ML619603983

Age

Not specified

Sex

Not specified

Observation details

Seen with 4 Bar-tailed Godwits on arrival on edge of small channel below Haysmouth Parade just 150 m from boat ramp. Got it in scope for about 30 seconds, when group spooked by Whistling Kite and headed rapidly towards Brisbane side. Thankfully they had wheeled back by the time Michael Wu arrived and we found them by the main channel (also seen by John O'Shea). Smaller and darker than accompanying Barwits, which occasionally chased the Hudwit, revealing black underwing coverts and axillaries, white rump and black tail. Supercilium bulging above eye most noticeable is front on view. Bill slightly upturned. Evidence photos were taken from much further away than when I first saw it, which is a shame. Lifer! Thanks Andy Jensen for original find at Gregory Rd.

Technical information

Model

NIKON D610

ISO

2000

Focal length

500 mm

Flash

Flash did not fire

f-stop

f/16.0

Shutter speed

1/500 sec

Dimensions

727 pixels x 580 pixels

Original file size

258.13 KB