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#1 Cobal

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Posted 08 May 2012 - 12:46 AM

I don't think that I will ever be confident on sandpipers or sparrows. What type of sandpipers do I have here? Taken in Columbus, Ohio today.
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#2 TheBillyPilgrim

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Posted 08 May 2012 - 12:47 AM

The first is a Spotted Sandpiper and the second is a Solitary Sandpiper.
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#3 Joejr14

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Posted 08 May 2012 - 12:50 AM

The first is a Spotted Sandpiper and the second is a Solitary Sandpiper.


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#4 NatureLady

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Posted 08 May 2012 - 12:50 AM

Agree with Billy and when I first started I couldnt ID anything either! you'll get better at it!!

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Posted 08 May 2012 - 12:51 AM

What the hey... I'll third forth it!

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