smittyone@cox.net Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Seen today at DeSoto NWR near Missouri Valley, IA. Is this a female/immature Solitary Sandpiper? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Spotted Sandpiper, actually. Solitaries are shaped more like Yellowlegs and have white spots on the back and greenish bills. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peromyscus Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 It's a Spotted Sand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smittyone@cox.net Posted August 24, 2021 Author Share Posted August 24, 2021 Thanks for the ID help. This Spotted Sandpiper is an immature/non-breeding bird I suppose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Just now, smittyone@cox.net said: Thanks for the ID help. This Spotted Sandpiper is an immature/non-breeding bird I suppose? I think the wavy lines on the wings means it's young. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Yes, Spotted Sandpiper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 On 8/23/2021 at 6:28 PM, The Bird Nuts said: Spotted Sandpiper, actually. Solitaries are shaped more like Yellowlegs and have white spots on the back and greenish bills. This. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floraphile Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Spotteds also bob the rear part of their body-- https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Spotted_Sandpiper/photo-gallery/485095 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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