Our Beak of the Week belongs to

a Lesser Yellowlegs! I know, shorebirds are tricky and this one even more so since it looks so similar to the Greater Yellowlegs. The big difference here is that the Lesser Yellowlegs has a slightly shorter and more needlelike beak than the Greater Yellowlegs. It's a rare treat to see one as they migrate through Georgia. Lesser Yellowlegs may be spotted in flooded fields, mud flats, impoundments, ephemeral pools, or shallow wetlands. They are listed as Species of Greatest Conservation Need in Georgia's State Wildlife Action Plan for 2025.