The curlew is the largest European wading bird, instantly recognisable on winter estuaries or summer moors by its long, downcurved bill, brown upperparts, long legs and evocative call. (RSPB)
Such an interesting looking bird. I'm so far behind with blog reading but I do make a point of looking through all of yours when I'm in catchup mode. Amazing, one and all.
The curlew was a life bird for me this past winter in S. TX!! Great shots, Bob. The one I saw was too far away for my little camera to do it any justice. My pic was just for my records. Have a great day!
Such an interesting looking bird. I'm so far behind with blog reading but I do make a point of looking through all of yours when I'm in catchup mode. Amazing, one and all.
ReplyDeleteHELLO BOB
ReplyDeleteSO TOO MUCH
YOUR PICTURE(S)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that bill is amazing!
ReplyDeleteWow, fantastic, Bob. I've also seen them here in the Netherlands, but so far away. You have caught him so close. Wonderful. Greetings, Joke
ReplyDeleteI was lucky Joke.
DeleteAmazing another time Bob.
ReplyDeleteLovely Bob, not the easiest bird to get near too.
ReplyDeleteIt was taken from my car, on Shetland Isles.
DeleteStunning, Bob! The Curlew has such a remarkable bill and beautifully patterned feathers!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I dont see this one around here...but its difficult I guess
ReplyDeleteAmazing Bob..your images is always beautiful...
ReplyDeleteLieber Bob,
ReplyDeleteein ganz imponierender Vogel. Vor allen Dingen der
lange Schnabel fällt auf.
Einen schönen Abend wünscht dir
Irmi
Irmi, that is very nice, thanks.
Deletegreat photos Bob,realy sharp.
ReplyDeletepeter
Spot on beautiful photos of this Curlew Bob !
ReplyDeleteAle mają długie dzioby i oczywiście są śliczne. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteBut they have long beaks and, of course, are beautiful. Yours.
Beautiful is the words Giga.
DeleteBob, amazing shots! What a beautiful bird! That sure is quite the bill!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful close up shots Bob... I have loads on one of my local pools at the moment... they just happen to be a few hundred yards away.
ReplyDeleteThe curlew was a life bird for me this past winter in S. TX!! Great shots, Bob. The one I saw was too far away for my little camera to do it any justice. My pic was just for my records. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots to be so far, thanks Karen.
DeleteExcellent close-ups and sharpness all around!
ReplyDeleteI love Curlews and yours are as lovely as the ones I see in North America!
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning bird Bob, love the feather colouration~
ReplyDeleteIt is stunning bird, cheers Mary.
DeleteCool shots of the Curlew! It is a beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteFantastic!!! One of my favorite birds. The curlew is such an unusual looking bird!
ReplyDeleteSharp and impressive pictures - I like!
ReplyDeleteVery nice captures of this most interesting bird. Lighting and focus are spot on!
ReplyDeletelove that long, long beak; wonderful photos of the curlew Bob
ReplyDeleteThanks Carole.
DeleteHello Bob,
ReplyDeleteGreat series of Curlew.
The first picture is my favorite, the attitude of the Curlew is super here.
Yes Irma, I've not shot of this beauty before.
Deleteheerlijke foto,s van deze prachtige vogel.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteYour photos are always beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHow does it get its food traveling along that long beak to its throat? Head up and shake shake? :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures Bob!!!
ReplyDeleteA very good looking bird!!!
Amazing captures!!!
Dimi..
Estupendas capturas.Un abrazo
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