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IraRunyan
24th of October 2007 (Wed), 18:51
Found in a salt water estuary on the East Coast of Florida. Can anyone identify this bird for me?

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csquared63
24th of October 2007 (Wed), 19:03
I think it's a Spotted Sandpiper in winter plumage. Was it bobbing its tail? That would seal the deal. Nice shots too!
guitarman3
24th of October 2007 (Wed), 19:08
Has the coloring of a Spotted Sandpiper but looks larger so I'm not sure. Good shots of it regardless!
Travisj
24th of October 2007 (Wed), 19:12
Could it be a Least Sandpiper?
hTr
24th of October 2007 (Wed), 19:13
I agree with Carl non breeding Spotted Sandpiper
IraRunyan
24th of October 2007 (Wed), 19:33
Thank you all with the help on the ID of this bird. Changing feather patterns from summer to winter can be so confussing.
Travisj
24th of October 2007 (Wed), 21:27
After further review, I realized I was wrong. I really need more books.:oops: