Limosa Collection

Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa) hunting at low tide for marine prey, Tampa Bay, Pinellas County, Florida, USA

Small flock of migrating Black-tailed godwits (Limosa limosa) in flight against a bright blue sky, River Coquet Estuary, Northumberland, UK. September

Black-tailed godwit (Limosa limosa) foraging, Vendeen Marsh, Vendee, France, May

Curtis British Entomology Plate 471
Lepidoptera: Adactylus bennetii = Agdistis staticis (Sea-side Plume) [Plant: Carex limosa (Green and Gold Carex)] Date: 1824-39

Black-tailed godwit (Limosa limosa) flock in flight past Willow trees fringing a shallow lake, Gloucestershire, UK, February

Bar-tailed godwit (male), Limosa lapponica.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own Natural History of British Birds, London, 1794-1819

RF - Bar-tailed godwit (Limosa lapponica) in flight over the Wash, Norfolk, UK. November. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Bar-Tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) foraging along the shoreline, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Ijmuiden

Hudsonian Godwit (Limosa Haemastica) In Flight; Manitoba, Canada

Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) walking on grassland in the early morning, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Warder, Zeevang

Black-tailed Godwits Limosa limosa feeding on scrape at Cley NWT Reserve Norfolk November

Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa colour ringed bird in high tide roost at Snettisham RSPB Reserve The Wash Norfolk August

Snares Island Snipe and Bar-Tailed Godwit
Snares Island Snipe Tutukiwi, Coenocorypha huegeli. Bar-tailed Godwit Kuaka, Limosa lapponica. Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand

Eurasian woodcock, Scolopax rusticola, and bar-tailed godwit, Limosa lapponica.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology

Red or bar-tailed godwit, Limosa lapponica.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Nest of Black-tailed Godwit - one egg is hatching (Limosa limosa). marsh near river Bolshoi Ugan, near Ugut settlement; Uganskii Nature reserve, Siberia, Russia; spring

Black-tailed Godwit - nervous about intruders on his breeding territory on a typical marsh near river Bolshoi Ugan (Limosa limosa)

Illustration of Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) foraging for food on beach

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Black-tailed Godwit adult male in meadow Date:

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Black-tailed Godwit adult male in meadow Date:

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Black-tailed Godwit - in flight taking off from volcanic rock Iceland (Limosa limosa) Date:

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Black-tailed Godwit - washing Iceland (Limosa limosa) Date:

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Black-tailed Godwit - calling Iceland (Limosa limosa) Date:

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Black-tailed Godwit - calling from volcanic rock Iceland (Limosa limosa) Date:

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Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa) Date:

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Black Tailed Godwit - Taking off (Limose limosa) Date:

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Bar-tailed Godwits - in winter plumage - beaks tucked under their wings resting on grass (Limosa lapponica) Date:

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Black-tailed Godwit - winter plumage (Limosa limosa) Date:

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Black-tailed Godwit - landing at high tide roost (Limosa limosa) Date:

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Black-tailed Godwit - in flight at high tide (Limosa limosa) Date:

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Black-tailed Godwit - flock in flight at high tide (Limosa limosa) Date:

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Black-tailed Godwit - adult on the nest - spring, breeding season (Limosa limosa) Date:

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Black-tailed Godwit - adult in meadow - spring, breeding season (Limosa limosa) Date:

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Black-tailed Godwit - Flock in flight (Limosa limosa) Date:

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Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa) Date:

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Marbled Godwit - in flight (Limosa fedoa) Date:

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Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa) Date:

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Black-tailed-Godwit - flock in flight (Limosa limosa) Date:

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Black-tailed-Godwit - flock feeding (Limosa limosa) Date:

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Bar-tailed Godwit - in winter plumage (Limosa lapponica) Date:

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Bar-tailed Godwit - flock in flight over North Sea - during autumn migration (Limosa lapponica) Date:

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Black-tailed Godwit - flock in flight (Limosa limosa) Date:

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Black-tailed Godwit - wing stretch (Limosa limosa) Date:

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Bar Tailed Godwit on Breeding Grounds (Limosa lapponica) Date:

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Hudsonian Godwit - first winter Non-breeding plumage (Limosa haemastica) Date:

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Hudsonian Godwit - first winter Non-breeding plumage (Limosa haemastica) Date:

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"Limosa: The Graceful Waders of the Avian World" From the vibrant shores of Tampa Bay to the serene River Coquet Estuary, Limosa birds enchant us with their elegant presence. These magnificent creatures, known as godwits, navigate vast distances in search of sustenance and breeding grounds. In Pinellas County's low tide, a Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa) skillfully hunts for marine prey. Its slender bill probes the shallow waters, capturing delectable morsels that sustain its journey across continents. Against a backdrop of an azure sky in Northumberland, UK, a small flock of migrating Black-tailed godwits (Limosa limosa) takes flight. Their synchronized movements create a breathtaking spectacle as they embark on their arduous migration. In Vendeen Marsh, Vendee, France during May, another Black-tailed godwit gracefully forages for nourishment amidst lush surroundings. This scene epitomizes nature's harmony and showcases Limosa's adaptability to diverse habitats. The historical significance of these avian wonders is captured in Curtis British Entomology Plate 471. A timeless depiction reveals their intricate beauty and serves as a testament to our fascination with these majestic birds. As we observe a flock of Black-tailed godwits soaring past Willow trees along shallow waters' edge; we are reminded once again how effortlessly they traverse landscapes while leaving us awestruck by their elegance. Bar-tailed godwits (male), such as those found in Norfolk's Wash region in November exhibit remarkable resilience during long-distance flights. Against windswept skies, they demonstrate unwavering determination on their migratory journeys. The world extends beyond just godwits; it encompasses other captivating species like Snares Island Snipe and Bar-Tailed Godwit who share this realm with them - each contributing to the tapestry of biodiversity that surrounds us.