Gull Humour (edit 3)

“I have a joke.”

“What do you call a curlew with a long bill?”
“Hmmm…”
“Wait, I know! … Long-billed Curlew!”
“Ha, ha, ha!”

And with the comedic introduction (featuring Western Gulls) out of the way, it’s mostly amazing Long-billed Curlew @ Torrey Pines State Beach (north) on 4 March 2025, north of San Diego, California:

Torrey Pines State Beach w/ Whimbrels & 1 Long-billed Curlew (bottom center)

Closer-up shots of the aptly named Long-billed Curlew:


Finally, bonus Whimbrel!


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