. Birds in Kansas. Birds -- Kansas Identification. SANDPIPERS 237. Hudsonian Godwit Limosa haemastica (Linnaeus) Status: The Hudsonian Godwit is an uncommon spring migrant that probably occurs most often in the central portion of the state. It is occasionally common during spring migration at Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Management Area, Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, and Slate Creek Marsh (Sumner County). It is a rare fall migrant. Period of Occurrence: The Hudsonian Godwit arrives on its way north around 8 April and completes its spring migration by 23 May. There is one summer record for 30
. Birds in Kansas. Birds -- Kansas Identification. SANDPIPERS 237. Hudsonian Godwit Limosa haemastica (Linnaeus) Status: The Hudsonian Godwit is an uncommon spring migrant that probably occurs most often in the central portion of the state. It is occasionally common during spring migration at Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Management Area, Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, and Slate Creek Marsh (Sumner County). It is a rare fall migrant. Period of Occurrence: The Hudsonian Godwit arrives on its way north around 8 April and completes its spring migration by 23 May. There is one summer record for 30 June. The return migration begins on 4 August and is over by 26 September. Habits and Habitat: This is one of the larger shorebirds passing through Kansas, and it is certainly one of the most beautiful. The Hudsonian Godwit feeds in water nearly as deep as the length of its legs, and it frequently plunges its head underwater to probe the bottom of the marsh. It is usually found in flocks. Its northward spring migration is largely through the interior of the United States. In the fall, however, they congregate around James Bay in Canada, then swing eastward out over the Atlantic Ocean en route to their wintering grounds in southern South America. Feeding in water three to four inches deep sometimes causes prob- lems for this bird. Near Emporia, Wimmer (Andrews 1954) found a Hudsonian Godwit unable to fly. It had stepped into an open mussel which had promptly closed; the extra weight was too great for the godwit to carry. The mussel was broken loose and the bird released. Field Marks: The Hudsonian Godwit is quickly identified by its dark chestnut color and its slightly upturned bill. Food: The species probes in soft mud for Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Thompson, Max C; Ely,
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