Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus - some photos and notes

Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus

Nosy Ve, Madagascar
November 2016

The Whimbrel breeds in sub-arctic areas of northern Europe, including Iceland, and North America. It migrates, mainly to Africa, in August/September returning to its breeding grounds in April/May. See the distribution map at Birdlife International.

In Madagascar it is one of the most common wintering shorebirds and is found on coastal mudflats, sandy shores and other freshwater areas up to 750 metres.

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