NW Washington, Nisgually NWR, today. My guide mentions "bill long, slightly upturned, paler at base and that the Lesser's is "quite straight and all black". I sure see the description of the Greater's in this pic. Either is a lifer, so no downside for me. Thanks.
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Posted 25 March 2012 - 06:24 AM
Life list 226. Latest lifers: Townsend's Warbler, Gray Jay, Bullock's Oriole, White-headed Woodpecker, Cassin's Finch, Western Bluebird, White-throated Swift, Olive-sided Flycatcher and Hermit Thrush.
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Posted 25 March 2012 - 06:29 AM
Greater for me. The pale base of the bill, length of bill, and the general bulky look of this one are easy field marks.
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Posted 25 March 2012 - 03:33 PM
Slightly upturned bill favors Greater Yellowlegs over lesser.
ABA list: 295 Latest: Swamp Sparrow
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2013: 220
Yard List: 85 Latest: Violet-green Swallow, Tricolored Blackbird
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Posted 25 March 2012 - 03:43 PM
Greater, no doubt about this one.
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Posted 25 March 2012 - 11:09 PM
Greater, no doubt about this one.
Yes, it's nice when there as clear cut as this one.
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Posted 26 March 2012 - 07:11 PM
Yes, it's nice when there as clear cut as this one.
Yeah, I often find them tricky in photos due to lack of size impression, especially if there isn't a nice side view of the bill. Jeffroscoe, this is a really good photo for showing off the bird's key features!
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