CHARADRIIFORMES: Scolopacidae

Philomachus pugnax  

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax)
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© Kay Parkin 2013
Dry Creek, SA (Nov, 2013)

An early morning's birding at my local wetland provided good views of this early visiting wader. Although he would not approach closely he appeared unfazed by my presence.

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax)

Ruff

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax)

Ruff

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax)

Ruff

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax)

Ruff

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax)

Ruff

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax)

Ruff

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax)

Ruff

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax)

Ruff

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax)

Ruff

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax)

Ruff

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax)

Ruff

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax)

Ruff

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax)

Ruff

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax)

Ruff

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax)

Ruff

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax)

Ruff

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax)

Ruff

Ruff (Philomachus pugnax)

Ruff