Drewesque Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 I was in Abilene, Texas earlier this week and found several shore birds and ducks feeding at the dam/spillway there. I rarely see shorebirds and am still blowful at ID'ing them, even after staring at field guides. These may be only two birds. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 1, 3, and 4 are Greater Yellowlegs. 2 is another Yellowlegs, and I'm thinking Lesser, but I'm not sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewesque Posted April 6, 2019 Author Share Posted April 6, 2019 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millipede Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 2 hours ago, The Bird Nuts said: 1, 3, and 4 are Greater Yellowlegs. 2 is another Yellowlegs, and I'm thinking Lesser, but I'm not sure. I'd agree with that. The bill looks too short for greater on the second one. Have any more pictures of the stilt? just for fun... I've only seen one once but they're fascinating to look at. :) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewesque Posted April 6, 2019 Author Share Posted April 6, 2019 Yes--I took several. This was only the second time I've seen them, the other time being in Austin, Texas last week. They are pretty sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted April 6, 2019 Share Posted April 6, 2019 1 hour ago, millipede said: I'd agree with that. The bill looks too short for greater on the second one. Have any more pictures of the stilt? just for fun... I've only seen one once but they're fascinating to look at. ? I thought that was what that was in the upper right of photo #2. Thanks for the confirmation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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