Seabird in Flight

[ArthurDent]

Not sure of the name of this bird, but it is a graceful flyer. Comments/criticism would be appreciated.
Nikon D500, 70-200mm f/2.8 at 200mm, 1/2000 sec., f/8, ISO 720.

[ArthurDent]

Not sure of the identity of this one either. Same shooting parameters as the previous shot except ISO was 280. Again, comments/criticism would be appreciated.

[Tom Hook]

They both look like Willets to me. It's good that you got these nice clear shots of the birds in flight because their wings are striking, in contrast to their less colorful appearance when on the shoreline where they are commonly found looking for food.

[ArthurDent]

They both look like Willets to me. It's good that you got these nice clear shots of the birds in flight because their wings are striking, in contrast to their less colorful appearance when on the shoreline where they are commonly found looking for food.

Thank you for identifying them. Are they different subspecies, or perhaps male and female specimens?

[Tom Hook]

I don't know if they are male or female or if one is an immature but while their coloring may be somewhat different, the patterns look fundamentally the same to me. They're nice birds found up and down the eastern coast. There is also a Western Willet but telling the difference between Eastern and Western is above my pay grade!