Most waders are long distance migratory birds. Even if they stayed on throughout summer in their non-breeding / wintering grounds, most of them will still one day fly back to their breeding grounds when their plumage, body weight, hormonal amount etc are in perfect balance.
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Curlew Sandpiper
A mix group of waders - Curlew SP, Terek SP and the rest are probably Lesser Sand Plovers
Flying just above the waves.
Another mix group of Bar-tailed Godwits, Great Knots and Lesser Sand Plovers
A continuous stream of waders after waders
A flock of Lesser Sand Plovers
Another flock of Lesser Sand Plovers
When flying in a mix group, any wader species can actually lead the group formation.
More fascinating photos are coming up in the next post !.