The Hudsonian Godwit is a large, boldly patterned shorebird that makes one of the most remarkable migrations in the bird world — flying nonstop from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to South America, a journey of over 9,000 miles. In breeding plumage males are chestnut below and the white wing stripe and black tail are visible in flight. It is one of the least-known breeding birds in North America.
Best time to see a Hudsonian Godwit
The best time to see a Hudsonian Godwit is April–June, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,988 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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