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Request for Information => Bird ID => Topic started by: winz on July 03, 2015, 09:38:40 PM

Title: Is this a Juvenile Spotted Sandpiper?
Post by: winz on July 03, 2015, 09:38:40 PM

Taken at Downsview Park on Canada Day

(https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3882/19368535296_5890bb3664_z.jpg)


Thanks for your help.

Title: Re: Is this a Juvenile Spotted Sandpiper?
Post by: thouc on July 04, 2015, 10:45:55 AM

Yes. Note the distinctive white wedge in front of the wing.

/Thomas

Title: Re: Is this a Juvenile Spotted Sandpiper?
Post by: winz on July 04, 2015, 03:45:19 PM

Thanks Thomas.  Getting to know them better.

Title: Re: Is this a Juvenile Spotted Sandpiper?
Post by: Paul O'Toole on July 04, 2015, 06:54:06 PM

You can ID the Spotted Sandpiper as they are normal bobbing their tails up and down constantly.