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Started by sgmfla, Sep 04 2012 05:31 AM

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#1 sgmfla

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Posted 04 September 2012 - 05:31 AM

Found in flooded agricultural fields in South East Florida Monday 9/3.
Sorry for the poor photos, hopefully there is enough there for positive ID.
3 photos of the same 2 birds.

Thanks for your help !

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#2 Shoveler26

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Posted 04 September 2012 - 10:25 AM

Maybe Stilt Sandpipers? I think thats what they are.
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Posted 04 September 2012 - 11:16 AM

stilt sandpipers
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Posted 06 September 2012 - 12:56 AM

Maybe Stilt Sandpipers? I think thats what they are.

stilt sandpipers


Thanks for your input...
Although they were close to each other, the bird on the right had much more distinct side and belly markings than the bird on the left.
I was leaning toward Pectoral on the one on the left... but just had no idea about the one on the right.

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Posted 06 September 2012 - 02:51 AM

Agree with both Stilt Sandpipers.
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Posted 06 September 2012 - 01:10 PM

This time of year, you can find shorebirds already in their winter plumage, still mostly in their breeding plumage, or just about anywhere in between -- or in juvenile plumage, just to make things even more fun.

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Posted 06 September 2012 - 03:54 PM

I am not feeling Stilt for the bird on the right. The bill looks to thin, short, and straight.
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Posted 06 September 2012 - 06:45 PM

I am not feeling Stilt for the bird on the right. The bill looks to thin, short, and straight.


I think both are Stilts. I think the appearance of the bill on the right-hand bird is being distorted because its open. All the other plumage marks fit best for a stilt, imo.
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Posted 08 September 2012 - 02:04 AM

Thanks for all the input!
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