Ruddy Turnstone

Wow, I did not know there are in Australia too!!

We see these guys in Australia as well, they sure are travellers

Yes, I agree! It is a fascinating world!! And I have to add, You have some beautiful photos, Gordon!

We were seeing what were obviously flocks of migrating shorebirds, such as willets, while visiting Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge (Montana) in early August. You wouldn't think they'd have time to fly to the Arctic, lay eggs, incubate them, raise the chicks, and then fly south. Yet this is their migratory strategy. It's just one of the marvelous things about our infinitely fascinating world.

Gordon, That is very interesting!! I always thought they started flying south when the weather changed in September? I'm amazed that they fly south so early! I will have to keep an eye out for new birds. I have seen a lot of yellow and orange butterfly's this week also, in large amounts flying together. And the squirrels have started burying their acorns this week too. I think they have a biological clock for the seasons. The days are cooler and shorter!!
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/BioCloc...

A lot of shorebirds begin to leave Canada and the northern US in late July or early August and begin heading south. I'm always amazed by how early in the year they begin migration.

Thank You again Mitch and Gordon!! I looked this bird up and it looks like it is a migratory bird heading to South America? It seems like the fall is here early this year.

I'd agree with Mitch; it's a ruddy turnstone.

I'm not good with shorebirds, but my best guess is a Ruddy Turnstone, Arenaria interpres