Yellowlegs

[okaugust]

Another for my CBC 12/18 Chinook WA and along the Columbia River area. It was my first year on this route or having one out here after a move from WY, and I got a lot of great tips from the person who had this along with another before me. Still, it was a newish area (I know it, but haven't done a lot of birding in it) so I did a trial run on Saturday. These two yellowlegs gave me some pause Saturday as well, but Greater should be our go to here, and I decided it might just be the angle. Yesterday made me question that again. Then another 1 mile up the shore at the marina, about five minutes later, I don't think it was the same pair, they were moving east and we went west, but they also made me do a double take. While they are all likely Greater, I just wanted to be sure for the count again. Thank you!

12/17 Chinook County Park - one photo each of the pair

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12/18 Same location, they were a little closer and the light was a little better.

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4.

This pair was down by the Port of Chinook along the river beach also, a mile west a few minutes later.

5.

[Tanager 101]

I'd say greater based on bill length

[Quiscalus quiscula]

All are giving off Greater vibes from the bill length, head shape, and structure.

[okaugust]

Thanks! I was 99% sure but I think the angle was throwing me off, appreciate the help!

[Charlie Spencer]

There's also a slight upcurve to the bill in #3 and #4.