We were fortunate to see many different species of shorebirds last week on Bolivar Flats. I always enjoy watching the proud stride of the Willets, often one of the larger birds on the shore. But, last week I had the good fortune to watch a Willet in breeding plumage actually standing still, not strutting as I often see them. This time, it preened and preened and preened for more than ten minutes. It was obviously enjoying itself.