smittyone@cox.net Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Seen today at DeSoto NWR, near Missouri Valley, IA. Is this a Sanderling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 (edited) Yep! Sanderling. More good photos!? Edited May 13, 2020 by Jefferson Shank 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smittyone@cox.net Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 Thanks. I think I'm getting the hang of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akandula Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 (edited) This is actually a Baird's Sandpiper. Note the very long wings and buffy breast. Sanderlings have thicker bills. Edited May 13, 2020 by akandula 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneat Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Agree with Baird's Sandpiper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 The second photo is chock full of personality. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackburnian Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 2 hours ago, akandula said: This is actually a Baird's Sandpiper. Note the very long wings and buffy breast. Sanderlings have thicker bills. Agreed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 This is actually a Baird's Sandpiper. Note the very long wings and buffy breast. Sanderlings have thicker bills. Thanks for the correction! @akandula @smittyone@cox.net 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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