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Posted by John Neukirch on April 30, 2017 at 12:37 PM
ID confirmation
I'm thinking this is a Least Sandpiper or a Western Sandpiper, just not sure. I took the photograph a couple of days ago at a small pond near my house here in southeast Nebraska. I was able to capture some nice shots of him preening but figured this pose would make it easier to identify. Thanks in advance for a correct identification.
Posted by Richard Ditch on April 30, 2017 at 1:17 PM
Western Sandpiper in breeding plumage. Note the de-curved bill, rufous on the wings, crown, and ears. Black legs immediately rules out Least (yellowish legs).
Posted by John Neukirch on April 30, 2017 at 3:58 PM
Thank you Richard!