Date: 8/9/25 3:40 pm From: Larry Schmahl via groups.io <larschmahl...> Subject: [LACoBirds] possible Bar-tailed Godwit Ballona Ecological Preserve salt pans
Hello all,
I observed and photographed a very possible Bar-tailed Godwit in the salt pans of the Ballona Ecological Preserve this morning at about 9:30. Photographs are being reviewed but initially it appears to be a Bar-tailed Godwit. The bird was with a large mixed flock of Willets and Marbled Godwits just on the Playa Del Rey side of the chain link fence.From the Playa Del Rey side of Ballona Creek, walk upstream to the gate. I won't make any statements as to the legality of going around the fence. Walk up the dirt road to where gaps in the vegetation on your right allow for viewing of the mudflats. There is no need to enter the preserve which in clearly trespassing. I observed the bird through the fence and dried Black Mustard stalks.
As of right now, this bird is officially a godwit sp. until all reviewers have had a look at my photos. Some of the photos will be on my ebird checklist under godwit sp.
Thank you,
LarryWhittier, Ca.
