I must begin this with a quick, simple explanations of the birds “interesting” name. It has nothing to do with religion, and everything to do with Olde English. God meaning “good”, and wit or withe meaning “creature”. So the Marbled Godwit is simple a “marbled, good creature.” I am running a bit short on time this morning, so enjoy the photos of these godwits (of which I have many, many more)
The Marbled Godwit is a shorebird or wader
Probing with its long upturned bill for tasty tidbits
A sophisticated bird
Silhouetted godwits. You can tell by the beaks
Galen Leeds Photography 
Gorgeous photos, Galen. Not sure of my favorite, as they are all so good, but I especially like the last photo with the colors and the birds in silhouette; it shows their shapes perfectly. Thanks for sharing these! :)
I almost forgot to add the last one, as I was mostly posting more recent photos I’ve taken of Godwits, when I almost slapped my forehead, as I remembered this silhouetted image I had taken of them. (It’s one of my own favorites, so I should have thought of it sooner.) So happy that you enjoyed the photos!
What a joy they must have been to photograph. I especially like the last one.
I always have a fun time watching Marbled Godwits as they scurry up and down the beach, feeding as they go. Even more fun to take photos of them, or even video (which reminds me, I played around with that a little in this video of Marbled Godwits) I’m happy you liked my photos
Wonderful photos, Galen! I am not familiar with this bird. The bill is certainly distinctive. You captured the beauty of the feathers so nicely in the action photos!
Thanks Karen. It’s one of the only birds I know that has an upturned bill like this. It seems like the majority of them are either straight or curve downwards
WOW!! Gorgeous captures!
Thanks Cee!
The bird in flight is technically a difficult shot for me. The lighting is so good.
Birds in flight are tricky for me too. Especially composition, and keeping the image crisp. I often end up with several unusable images when I try taking photos of birds on the wing. It is usually the easiest when they are flying towards you or away, versus flying by
Nice set, Galen.
Thanks Mike
My favourites are the feeding one with the reflection, and the last one with the silhouettes (then again, I have a soft spot for silhouettes LOL).
Silhouettes can be so much fun. I am so happy you’ve enjoyed my photography
I am so glad I have come across your blog. Your photography is awesome, I am having a wonderful time going through your photos.
Thank you Maggie. I am very happy you are enjoying all of this