Dunlin and two sandpipers...Reesor Pond and Whitby...
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Dunlin and two sandpipers...Reesor Pond and Whitby...

bernie2112

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Greetings!

It has been an exciting spring. We were able to sit and have these fellows walk right up to us.

Duniln


Least Sandpiper


White-rumped Sandpiper


Comments and critique always welcomed.

Cheers,

Bernie

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Brian Bailey

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Very nice shot of the Dunlin.  I think the last one looks more like a Semipalmated Sandpiper though.

BB
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Very nice!

Here's how much of a novice I am ... the 2nd and 3rd photos look like the same bird to me!  Looks like I've got a bit of seasoning to do to note all the nuances between species!!

Cheers, Rory
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bernie2112

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Quote from: "Brian Bailey"
Very nice shot of the Dunlin.  I think the last one looks more like a Semipalmated Sandpiper though.

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You could be right! I have agonized over this. Can you say why you think it is semi-palmated?

Cheers,

Bernie
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I'm not a shorebird expert, but the size, shape and colouring of Semipalmateds is virtually identical to that of Leasts.  They key field marks, which this bird appears to have, are dark legs and a stouter bill which is not down-curved.  You can also separate them by their call, but that's a bit tough in a photo.  :wink:

White-rumped are slightly larger: noticeable if they're with Least & semi-palms, but not so obvious if they're by themselves.  The best field mark for them (if they don't spread their wings and show you their white rump) is the black spots on the flanks:  subtle but distinctive.

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bernie2112

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Thank you all for your comments and the id help. You are probably right about it being a SP Sandpiper.

Cheers,

Bernie
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Great pics, like the first photo, nice colors.
Good work.

Clemens 8)
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