Shorebird ID Help

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Posted by Robert Turner on December 9, 2010 at 12:14 PM

I think this is a Dunlin but not sure. Would appreciate any help. Photo taken in Nova Scotia .

Posted by Luke Ormand on December 9, 2010 at 2:13 PM

Dunlin is right

Posted by Robert Turner on December 9, 2010 at 3:22 PM

Thanks Luke, I appreciate the confirmation. By the way, I enjoy following your photoblog.

Posted by Mia McPherson on December 9, 2010 at 3:50 PM

I wondered if this was a Stilt Sandpiper, the plumage on the back appears more scaly & dark than I am used to seeing in nonbreeding Dulins. Do you have any other images of this bird you can post?

Posted by Brian Gatlin on December 9, 2010 at 7:20 PM

This bird is in juvenile plumage, and looks like a Stilt Sandpiper to me. I think a juvie Dunlin would have more rufous tones in the feather edging and a bit more of a curve to the bill. A shot with the leg color might help.

Posted by Robert Turner on December 11, 2010 at 3:58 AM

Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately I only have the one photo.