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Posted 12 October 2012 - 12:52 AM
Taken in Monterey CA (circa 1990), was hoping it may be possible to ID a pair of shorebirds (out of focus - sorry).
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Posted 12 October 2012 - 12:53 AM
Willet comes to mind...
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Posted 12 October 2012 - 12:54 AM
Ditto! Willets.
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Posted 12 October 2012 - 10:44 AM
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Posted 12 October 2012 - 12:20 PM
Given the rocky habitat, I don't know how I could rule out Wandering Tattler from this photo.
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Posted 12 October 2012 - 05:01 PM
Given the rocky habitat, I don't know how I could rule out Wandering Tattler from this photo.
Fwiw, Tattler was my initial thought too, based on habitat.
Do you remember their behavior? Apparently Tattlers like to "bob" their bodies like Spotted Sandpipers.
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Posted 12 October 2012 - 05:07 PM
Wandering Tattler was also my impression, based on bill length and shape (look a little long and thin for a Willet). Definitely far from positive from these shots, though.
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Posted 12 October 2012 - 07:06 PM
Unfortunately, photo was from late 80's to 1990, before I was concentrating on birds (focus was on the sea lions/seals in the background). Can't recall much about the foreground activity. Thanks for the inputs - being an east coaster I'm not familiar with CA coastal birds.
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Posted 14 October 2012 - 03:43 AM
What distinguishes Wandering Tattler (which would be a lifer), from Willet? (My Sibley's guide doesn't show much difference). Thanks.
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Posted 14 October 2012 - 03:31 PM
the general look of how it hold its body is what caught my eye. Williets are little more chunky.
photo is not the best, and if you are unsure and since it be a lifer i would wait for a better look!
photo is not the best, and if you are unsure and since it be a lifer i would wait for a better look!
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Posted 14 October 2012 - 03:36 PM
After looking again, I don't know how I ruled out wandering tattler. I agree that tattler is more likely...
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Posted 14 October 2012 - 05:51 PM
Looked at it way to quickly! Agree with tattler but I don't think we can be totally certain with these pics
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Posted 14 October 2012 - 09:55 PM
Thanks for all the info & inputs - photo is (I believe) from Fall of 1989, before digital photography or my increased interest in birding. I wouldn't even be considering using this photo if I was going to get near the Pacific coast in the next few years (that will have to wait for retirement!)
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Posted 14 October 2012 - 09:58 PM
I'd have no problems adding these to a list as Tattlers. GISS and bill look nothing like Willet to me. Add to that the habitat and I'm 99.9%.
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