Brett H Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasan Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 It does indeed look like Baird's 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett H Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Hasan said: It does indeed look like Baird's Cool, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Hasan said: It does indeed look like Baird's I’ll second. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Seanbirds said: I’ll second. And I'll third. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett H Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 Thanks everyone! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexHenry Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 (edited) Why not a White-rumped Sandpiper? (Which is much more common) Edited September 15, 2021 by AlexHenry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett H Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexHenry Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexHenry Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Hmm now I’m flip flopping back to Bairds. I guess it’s just really hard to tell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett H Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasan Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Large eye, flat-backed appearance, and lack of eyebrow rule out White-rumped, IMO 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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