Brett H Posted Wednesday at 10:49 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 10:49 AM I saw this bird yesterday at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in coastal Massachusetts. The bird was bigger than a peep and smaller than nearby stilt sandpipers. I wish I was able to get a better photo, but this was the best I could do. The overall size, bill size and shape, markings on the neck and chest, and leg color has me thinking Baird’s sandpiper. However, I’m not sure the photo is good enough for me to make that call. Your thoughts are appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasan Posted Wednesday at 11:30 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 11:30 AM It does indeed look like Baird's 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett H Posted Wednesday at 12:45 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 12:45 PM 1 hour ago, Hasan said: It does indeed look like Baird's Cool, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted Wednesday at 01:08 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 01:08 PM 1 hour ago, Hasan said: It does indeed look like Baird's I’ll second. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted Wednesday at 04:05 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 04:05 PM 2 hours ago, Seanbirds said: I’ll second. And I'll third. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett H Posted Wednesday at 04:13 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 04:13 PM Thanks everyone! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexHenry Posted Wednesday at 07:13 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 07:13 PM (edited) Why not a White-rumped Sandpiper? (Which is much more common) Edited Wednesday at 07:13 PM by AlexHenry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett H Posted Wednesday at 07:16 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 07:16 PM 1 minute ago, AlexHenry said: Why not a White-rumped Sandpiper? (Which is much more common) Could be, but I initially ruled it out because I can’t see any streaks on the flanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexHenry Posted Wednesday at 10:35 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 10:35 PM It’s certainly either a White-rumped or a Baird’s. IMO it looks a lot like a White-rumped Sandpiper, compare to: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/182669171 However I could certainly be wrong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexHenry Posted Wednesday at 10:41 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 10:41 PM Hmm now I’m flip flopping back to Bairds. I guess it’s just really hard to tell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett H Posted Wednesday at 10:51 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 10:51 PM 7 minutes ago, AlexHenry said: Hmm now I’m flip flopping back to Bairds. I guess it’s just really hard to tell Yeahhhh, I wish I was able to get a better photo in better lighting before some people spooked it. Thanks for taking the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasan Posted Thursday at 01:30 AM Share Posted Thursday at 01:30 AM Large eye, flat-backed appearance, and lack of eyebrow rule out White-rumped, IMO 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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