Update: RFI Banded Shorebird

[Paul O'Toole]

Looking for an ID on this so I can send off a banding report, thanks.

Species: Semipalmated sandpiper
31 May 2014
Presqu'ile Park Brighton Ont
Confirmation received regarding submitted banding report.
Banded: 5/26/2012 - Heislerville Wildlife Management Area, New Jersey, United States - 2601-07214 FL04N SESA

[thouc]

The bill and wings look fairly long so I think it's a White-rumped Sandpiper.

[Paul O'Toole]

Thanks Thouc.

[Canoncan]

I don't think I am sold on White-rumped, I am not sure if the bill tip tapers to fine enough. I am more inclined to think Semi-palmated Sandpiper. Not 100% easier to distinguish against other birds in groups, isolated with no size relevance makes it tough.

[thouc]

I'm not completely sure either, thought the bill looked too long for Semipalmated, but, as you say, it's tricky with single birds without any comparison.

[lucky tern]

looks better for a semi, they can have quite a range of bill lengths but head shape and wing length fit best for semi imo.

[Paul O'Toole]

Thanks everyone, reported as a semi.