Colorado Birder Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Hi all A bit of a fallout this morning at Crom Lake, Peirce, Weld County, Colorado. I have a "gut" feeling of what I want them to be but need your confirmation help. First ID challenge: Thanks Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean C Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Sanderlings 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Birder Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millipede Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Sean C said: Sanderlings Here in Arkansas we have had reports of sanderlings but we have several "peeps" that are more common that, sometimes I struggle with. I need to get more familiar with them. I always try to get photos of the ones I can't ID by sight but I NEED to get better at IDing them in the field... All that to ask... what are the ID marks on this bird? I'd have the same general impression and would have guessed it to be a sanderling but I couldn't explain why and I want to be able to. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Birder Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 My assumptions: Winter plumage With these hints: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Sanderling/id# Sanderlings are small, plump sandpipers with a stout bill about the same length as the head. Pale gray above, white below, no streaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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