Possible Pectoral Sandpiper Foxton

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haggarty
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Possible Pectoral Sandpiper Foxton

Postby haggarty » Fri Feb 26, 2021 8:53 pm

Today saw and photographed what could be a Pectoral Sandpiper at Foxton Beach. However I am severely wader challenged in ID so could be making a Dill of myself (hoping not a Knot!). Unfortunately being at the beach bach cannot upload photos today, but will tomorrow, Confident they will be good enough for experts to ID
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haggarty
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Re: Possible Pectoral Sandpiper Foxton

Postby haggarty » Sat Feb 27, 2021 11:56 am

Would like experts ID of this wader please as discussed in previous post
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wazzagonewild
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Re: Possible Pectoral Sandpiper Foxton

Postby wazzagonewild » Sat Feb 27, 2021 12:04 pm

Hi Haggarty. I believe this is a sharp-tailed sandpiper because the brown streaking on the breast does not show distinct demarcation from the white belly, the bill does not appear two-toned, and the bird has a rufous crown and strong white supercilium.
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haggarty
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Re: Possible Pectoral Sandpiper Foxton

Postby haggarty » Sat Feb 27, 2021 12:08 pm

Thank You, there have been previous reports of a Sharpie at Foxton
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