PV-John Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 I photographed this bird in a river in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The map shows that they do occur as non-breeding adults here, in November. Just want confirmation...or other suggestions. Many thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Yes, I think it is a Dunlin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiley Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Looks like a Spotted Sandpiper to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Looks like a Spotted Sandpiper to me. Isn't the bill too short for Spotted Sandpiper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackburnian Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 This is an odd bird. Any other shots? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Leukering Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Dunlin have black legs. I can see Spotted in that thing, particularly with the white intrusion separating the grayish chest from the dark wings. My first thought, though, was Wandering Tattler, but that white intrusion should rule that species out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 What about the long bill on this bird. Spotted Sandpipers have short bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Another for Spotted Sandpiper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexHenry Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 More likely habitat for Spotted Snadpiper, breast looks too pale for Dunlin, plus yellow legs. I agree with Spotted Sandpiper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackburnian Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 I agree with Spotted is the best fit, but I’m not sure it’s a great fit. That bill is strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 (edited) That bill is strange. That's what is catching me too. Edited February 26, 2020 by Jefferson Shank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PV-John Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 Sorry. This is the only shot I have. Many thanks for all your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 13 hours ago, blackburnian said: I agree with Spotted is the best fit, but I’m not sure it’s a great fit. That bill is strange. 6 hours ago, Jefferson Shank said: That's what is catching me too. I think that is the angle of the photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 (edited) The bill appears to be the same length as the head, or a bit longer. Appropriate for Spotted Sandpiper or Dunlin. I'm not disputing the SPSA ID, just pointing out the ratio fits for either bird. My invoice for $0.02 is in the mail. Edited February 26, 2020 by Charlie Spencer 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 My invoice for $0.02 is in the mail. What??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, Jefferson Shank said: What??? For my two cents worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean C Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 agree with SPSA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdbrain22 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Definitely not a Dunlin. Tough pic, but I like Wandering Tattler here. The pic is overexposed so that could add some of the white. Also the size proportiona/posture looks better for Tattler over spotted to me... but that is not always clear to tell from a single pic. So it is either a Wandering Tattler or a Spotted Sandpiper. @PV-John... do you remember the size of this bird? If you are familiar with Killdeer and Dowitchers, they are Tattler size birds. Western and Semipalmated Sandpipers are roughly the same size as Spotted Sandpipers, so there should have been a noticeable size difference(if you are familiar with those species) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PV-John Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Hi, Thanks for your interest. It's been a while since I took the photo, but I'm sure that it was bigger than a killdeer. The bill in the photo seems a bit long for a spotted sandpiper?or Not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdbrain22 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, PV-John said: Hi, Thanks for your interest. It's been a while since I took the photo, but I'm sure that it was bigger than a killdeer. The bill in the photo seems a bit long for a spotted sandpiper?or Not? If it was definitely bigger than a Killdeer , I would go with Wandering Tattler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PV-John Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 OK. That sounds good to me. Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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