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Bristle-thighed curlew in flight
ClimbItaLogiCal

Bristle-thighed curlew in flight (Numenius tahitiensis)

This curlew circled me as I was exploring an abandoned path on Midway Atoll's Sand Island, calling out an alarm and making its distinctive "hey there" whistle. I got the impression I might have been near its nest, so I retreated down the path to avoid disturbing the site.
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Habitat
Subtropical coastal scrub
Location
Midway Atoll, Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Date taken
July 7, 2011
Scientific name
Numenius tahitiensis
Equipment used
Nikon D70 with 55-200 Nikkor

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North America
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