Wader Time Again.

I think this is the first time I have come across a Buff-banded Rail in a tree, every other time they have been on the ground heading for cover.

Buff-banded Rail (Gallirallus philippensis)

Mangrove Honeyeater (Lichenostomus fasciogularis)

It was a very hot day, and the Mangrove Honeyeaters found some water under one of the picnic tables to drink and have a bath to cool down.

Lesser Sand Plover (Charadrius mongolus)

 & Greater Sand Plover (Charadrius leschenaultii)

 

 Lesser Sand Plover & Little Tern (Sternula albifrons)

Interesting to see the size difference between the different species.

 Lesser Sand Plover & Red-necked Stint (Calidris ruficollis)

Lesser Sand Plover

Little Tern

Mixed Waders

Red-capped Plover (Charadrius ruficapillus)

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