NONBREEDING MARBLED GODWIT, TIGERTAIL BEACH, MARCO ISLAND, FL

      We identified this  sandpiper as a nonbreeding Marbled Godwit as follows:

• Very long upturned bill with pinkish base
• Large size
• Buffy/cinnamon color

The Marbled Godwit is a new species to our Life List, which now stands at 236.