Monday, March 31, 2014

Waders migration in march

Posted by Rossen


March is the time of active migration of waders in the Struma river valley. Basically these are birds nesting in the most northern part of its range. Among observed  waders in Blagoevgrad wetlands were 6 Black-winged Stilts, 8 Green Sandpipers, 2 Wood Sandpipers, 4 Ruffs, 3 Little Ringed Plovers, 1 Common Greenshank and 1 Marsh Sandpiper.

Black-winged Stilts in the shallows
Flock of Black-winged Stilts


Three rare bird species in one shot - Ruff, Marsh Sandpiper and  Black-winged Stilt
Black-winged Stilt - ad. ♂


Black-winged Stilts


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