Shorebirds again

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Rick N
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Shorebirds again

Rather than post individually I have a few here that I'm unsure of after a frustrating day at Barker Inlet wetlands, Adelaide, SA. My best guesses,

1) Long-toed Stint

2) Red-necked Stint

3) Sharp-tailed Sandpiper

4) Common Sandpiper

dwatsonbb
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Even with the chart I still struggle, but here it is again, posted by someone last "SHOREBIRD SEASON". Goodluck Rick, nice photos anyway.

http://awsassets.wwf.org.au/downloads/sp133_australian_shorebirds_identification_sheet_20nov07.pdf

Dale Huonville, Tasmania

Rick N
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Thanks Dale, have the chart and I struggle too smiley

SteveM
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#1. Same bird as in other thread, I think Sharp-tailed Sandpiper?

#2. Red-necked Stint

#3. Sharp-tailed Sandpiper

#4. difficult view, I think Wood Sandpiper?   

Logan Lalonde
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I agree with Steve on all four IDs. The last one looks good for Wood Sandpiper, as that green-based short black bill is the clincher.

Logan

ihewman
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I'd like to suggest Common Sandpiper for the last one...

Brandon (aka ihewman)

Rick N
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Brandon,

Bands on tail feathers leads me to think Wood plus the beak colour as Logan suggested.

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