The Willet and it's surprising flight feathers

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p.1 #1 · The Willet and it's surprising flight feathers

The Willet is one of the larger sandpipers. I had a pair of them foraging very close to me at the Marine Nature Study area in Oceanside, NY. As I was staying low and still they ignored my presence and at one point got too close for me to focus. The last image which barley fit in my frame shows the stunning underside of this otherwise simple looking bird.

Comments and suggestions welcome,

Morris

X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/3200s 1600 ISO 0.0 EV

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May 07, 2026 at 08:08 AM

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p.1 #2 · The Willet and it's surprising flight feathers

Nice set Morris, and with your lead-in comment, that last shot is the big pay off. Cool patterns.

Eric

May 07, 2026 at 09:05 AM


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