Curlew chicks

I took these on the Shetland Isles, back in June. They were from the mother in the last post.

Curlew (Numenius arquata)

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)

Bar-headed Goose (Anser indicus)

Again, the Bar-headed Goose.

Wigeon ['in eclipse form] ((Anas penelope))

The wigeon is a medium-sized duck with a round head and small bill. The head and neck of the male are chestnut, with a yellow forehead, pink breast and grey body. In flight birds show white bellies and males have a large white wing patch. Birds breed in central and northern Scotland and also in northern England. Many birds visit the UK in winter from Iceland, Scandinavia and Russia. With large numbers of wintering birds at a few UK sites it is an Amber List species. (RSPB)

Canvasback {female} (Aythya valisineria)

Another one from Slimbridge WWT, it was too hot to go out birdwatching.