Shorebirds

Large cinnamon-colored shorebird with long slightly upturned bill

Marbled Godwits are elegant shorebirds with warm cinnamon coloring and long legs. Their slightly upturned bills help them probe deep into mud and sand for prey. They often forage in small groups along tidal flats and quiet stretches of beach.

How to Identify a Marbled Godwit
Large tan shorebird with long legs and long upturned bill.

Where You’ll See Them
Mudflats, estuaries, and quiet coastal beaches

What They Eat
Marine worms, small crabs, and mollusks

When to Spot Them
Often seen during migration and winter

Fun Facts
They can probe deep into sand to reach buried prey.

Beach Etiquette Tip
Avoid disturbing feeding birds on exposed tidal flats.

Related Shorebirds
Willet
Long-billed Curlew
Greater Yellowlegs