Sat-tagged godwits

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HelenDarling
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Re: Sat-tagged godwits

Postby HelenDarling » Tue Jan 19, 2021 6:21 pm

Hi - I am new to this forum so hopefully following protocols :)
Was photographing godwits on the Owaka estuary today when I noted one was tagged (apologies, unable to read any markings on the tags). Hope this is helpful, Helen
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Mike Vincent
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Re: Sat-tagged godwits

Postby Mike Vincent » Tue Jan 19, 2021 10:15 pm

Here are two separate birds in flight from Miranda at the weekend. Unfortunately only the leg bands are visible.
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philbattley
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Re: Sat-tagged godwits

Postby philbattley » Wed Jan 20, 2021 11:20 am

Great shots, Mike. Both are adults we tagged in Nov 2019. The lower bird made a stop in New Caledonia on its way back due to poor winds.
Cheers, Phil
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