Here you go guys
S
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is it a juvenile Oystercatcher??
Pipit
nopes....
I'm going to be enigmatic again so as not to influence other people. Here's what I think it is.
Bird in Water
TJ
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Well TJ, based on your clue it's def a Common Sandpiper. However, I do think that S's photo shows a more grey plumage than the brown I would expect from a Sandpiper. Both the sandpiper and oystercatcher (that I thought it might be) have that white loop into the top of the wings but I have to admit the oystercatcher has a more red bill.
Are we correct Sir S ???
Unknown said: I'm going to be enigmatic again so as not to influence other people. Here's what I think it is. Bird in Water TJ
This is your clue.
The song is that of a Common Sandpiper
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Hi,
yup it's a common sand. The lesson to be learned here is that light can change our perceptions of birds, especially their colours. Photographs can decieve :)
Thanks S. Always a challenging but a learning experience with your 'puzzlers'
How long have you been birding? The more I learn, the less it seems I know! Your ID posts are really helpful. Maybe the 'little bird at the waters edge' will be easier to name this holiday!
there's no point just doing a quiz if you don't explain why it is what it is :) That helps no one . Most people on here want to be part of the community and improve their knowledge - and that can be fun :)
How long have I been birding? Check my page :)
notice how the bird is covered in small vermiculations on the upperparts, has a good eyering and neat supercilium; the bill is medium length with a dark tip and the legs look a pale dull greenish yellow. The breast is streaked with darker side patches - together with the white 'comma' mark around the carpal joint ( bend of the wing) it's a really good pointer for common sand :)