Apr 19, 2013 17:46 | #1 Think these birds are Dowitchers, but don't know if they're the short-billed or long billed variety. First time I've encountered this species.  Image hosted by forum (645765) © bettyn [SHARE LINK] THIS IS A LOW QUALITY PREVIEW. Please log in to see the good quality stuff. My Gear: 6D, 7D, EOS-M w EF-M 22 f2 STM and EF-M 18-55 f3.5-5.6 IS STM, 17-40L f4, 24-70L f2.8, 100 f2.8 non-IS macro, 70-200L f/4 IS, 400L f5.6,, Canon 1.4x II TC, Canon Speedlite 430 EX II, Better Beamer. Manfrotto carbon fiber tripod, 2 monopods, Manfrotto ballhead and pistol grip tripod heads.
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CMOats Goldmember  More info | Apr 20, 2013 07:28 | #2 No idea what they are, but great shot!! Cheryl
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SJCfromVT Cream of the Crop  More info | Apr 20, 2013 09:18 | #3 CMOats wrote in post #15848165  No idea what they are, but great shot!! That's what I was going to say! *Sandy* "If we all had positive attitudes...we could change the world"
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WallaceRiver " ...a bit of a pervy voyeur "  More info | Isn't it the way that you hardly ever see any. then you get a flock? Great capture Betty. For more information on Dowitcher ID, check this IAN - Living life on the shores of the Wallace River in northern Nova Scotia, Canada :
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Flo Gimmie Some Lovin  44,987 posts Likes: 16 Joined Jul 2007 Location: Nanaimo,B.C. More info | Where's Steve( Nighthound)..I am sure he would know! Great image. you're a great friend, but if Zombies chase us, I am tripping you.
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Apr 20, 2013 11:54 | #6 Thanks, everyone. From the article, it sounds like even experts have problems IDing these guys! My Gear: 6D, 7D, EOS-M w EF-M 22 f2 STM and EF-M 18-55 f3.5-5.6 IS STM, 17-40L f4, 24-70L f2.8, 100 f2.8 non-IS macro, 70-200L f/4 IS, 400L f5.6,, Canon 1.4x II TC, Canon Speedlite 430 EX II, Better Beamer. Manfrotto carbon fiber tripod, 2 monopods, Manfrotto ballhead and pistol grip tripod heads.
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Snydremark my very own Lightrules moment More info | Apr 20, 2013 12:13 | #7 Very nice, Betty! Based on the markings I can see here, and my (admittedly) superficial knowledge of the shorebirds, I'd have to say these are the Long-billed variety. - Eric S.: My Birds/Wildlife
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Apr 20, 2013 13:48 | #8 Nice group shot Betty, were these in tidal pools at Estero? I'm going with Short-billed. Steve
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Apr 20, 2013 14:16 | #9 Nighthound wrote in post #15849106 Nice group shot Betty, were these in tidal pools at Estero? I'm going with Short-billed. Yes. The whole group was there for a short time, then all left but one. Got some good, close shots of that bird I haven't processed yet. Maybe those will make the ID easier. There seems to be a difference relating to the placement of the eye and bill that determines the different species. My Gear: 6D, 7D, EOS-M w EF-M 22 f2 STM and EF-M 18-55 f3.5-5.6 IS STM, 17-40L f4, 24-70L f2.8, 100 f2.8 non-IS macro, 70-200L f/4 IS, 400L f5.6,, Canon 1.4x II TC, Canon Speedlite 430 EX II, Better Beamer. Manfrotto carbon fiber tripod, 2 monopods, Manfrotto ballhead and pistol grip tripod heads.
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Apr 21, 2013 03:42 | #10 bettyn wrote in post #15849169 Yes. The whole group was there for a short time, then all left but one. Got some good, close shots of that bird I haven't processed yet. Maybe those will make the ID easier. There seems to be a difference relating to the placement of the eye and bill that determines the different species. Think these birds are migrating as I've never seen them in this spot before. Also, Short-billed Dowitchers prefer salt water and Long-billed prefer fresh. That's not a fool proof characteristic but it does help some. Steve
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Apr 21, 2013 18:19 | #11 Nighthound wrote in post #15850681 Also, Short-billed Dowitchers prefer salt water and Long-billed prefer fresh. That's not a fool proof characteristic but it does help some. Pretty much identifies these birds as Short-Bills, I think. Thanks. My Gear: 6D, 7D, EOS-M w EF-M 22 f2 STM and EF-M 18-55 f3.5-5.6 IS STM, 17-40L f4, 24-70L f2.8, 100 f2.8 non-IS macro, 70-200L f/4 IS, 400L f5.6,, Canon 1.4x II TC, Canon Speedlite 430 EX II, Better Beamer. Manfrotto carbon fiber tripod, 2 monopods, Manfrotto ballhead and pistol grip tripod heads.
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