flightman Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 I saw this sandpiper this morning in Lido Beach NY. I think the early-morning light made it look more yellow than it actually was. The greenish legs make me think it is a Pectoral or White-rumped Sandpiper but I really don't know. I'm not sure if the wings are long enough for a WRSA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birding Boy Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Looks like a Least Sandpiper. Yellow legs, long thin bill, and it’s brown overall. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightman Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 Thanks, For some reason, Least didn't occur to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 I agree. The brownish color and slightly drooped bill point to least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 @flightman that’s a good photo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightman Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 Thanks. I picked that photo because I thought the reflection showing the length of the wings relative to the tail would be helpful. I was fixated on thinking it was a White-rumped or Semi-palmated. I thought a Least would have yellower legs but a look at my earlier photos showed that they could be greenish. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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