smittyone@cox.net Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 (edited) Seen last week at DeSoto NWR, near Missouri Valley, IA. I think the lighter colored one (on the right) is a Willet. I'm not certain about the other two birds. This website helped me ID a few Willet at the same location. The 2nd image (photobombed by a blurry Barn Swallow) shows the in-flight bird better. It's the same as the one on the right. Note the eye ring on both birds. Edited May 10, 2020 by smittyone@cox.net Added 2nd image Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 (edited) All of them are Willets with the extensive white on the wings, medium-length, straight, sturdy bills, and rather plain plumage. Edited May 10, 2020 by The Bird Nuts 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akandula Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Agreed. Western Willets to be specific. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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