Long-billed Curlew
Two weeks ago, Jeanette and I went to the Oregon Coast in search of a rare bird sighting at Waldport, this Long-billed Curlew. It is the largest of birds in the Sandpiper Family at 24" in length, and with its extremely long 8-inch curved bill it was an easy bird to spot along the beach of Alsea Bay. In Oregon, Lon billed Curlews spend their summer breeding season on the east side of the state, where their long bill is used successfully to pluck out insects deep in the tall grass. In winter they head for warmer locations in California and Mexico. The three Curlews we found in Waldport evidently think the Oregon Coast is warm enough, and probably more convenient than flying to California or Mexico.
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