tdteal Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Thanks for the help tonight we have a Shorebird that we think is a Western Sandpiper seen 5-22-20 at Oak Lake in Lincoln Nebraska. Both shorebirds would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdNrd Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 I'm not that good at sandpipers but I think they are Western. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phalarope713 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 These look better for White-rumped (although I’m not sure about the back bird). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 (edited) Neither of these are White-rumped, and the back bird is clearly a Semipalmated Sandpiper. The front bird looks very good for Western to my eye- with that drooping bill, bright scaps, and structure I wouldn't think twice about that bird if I saw it here in Phoenix. Great find! Edited May 24, 2020 by Benjamin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackburnian Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 The front bird is a White-rumped. Orange base to the bill and thin streaking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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