Stonefeather Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 I saw this bird this morning and believe it is an immature Oyster Catcher, would like confirmation Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonefeather Posted June 25, 2022 Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 Bird was found at Oyster Rocks Rd, Milton Delaware Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Spotted Sandpiper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanager 101 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, IKLland said: Spotted Sandpiper Bill is way too thick..... Willet 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, Tanager 101 said: Bill is way too thick..... Willet Whoops, the bill is wrong for spotted sandpiper. Definitely not a Willet though. Look at that back pattern! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Any other angles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanager 101 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, IKLland said: Whoops, the bill is wrong for spotted sandpiper. Definitely not a Willet though. Look at that back pattern! I still think Willet. I looked up American Oystercatcher and there are really none that look like that. While the back pattern looks wrong, it could be a combination or lighting and molting or something like that. The bill looks correct for a willet, and the head feathers resemble the correct willet pattern although they are extremely messed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanager 101 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/327426851 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonefeather Posted June 25, 2022 Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 One other pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanager 101 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 I still say Willet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 That is most definitely a Willet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Wow, can’t believe I messed that one up! Sorry guys. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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