Eurasian Curlew at Bird Island

Eurasian Curlew at Bird (Aurelie Duhec)

Aurelie Duhec has reported a Eurasian Curlew at Bird Island on 3 July. This species is an annual visitor to Seychelles in very small numbers. SBRC keeps track of all sightings from reliable observers, but does not request a record form. The underwing of race orientalis, the race occurring in Seychelles, is white as in the photo whereas the nominate race has an underwing speckled black. It has been recorded in all months of the year but sightings are much less frequent between June and September.