Could i have some help to id these water birds, Sydney Olympic Park, thank you
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Front bird is a Red Necked Avocet
3 waterfowl on right look like Grey Teals to me. Bit hard to tell. Not sure on others
Last photo on left I believe is a Pied Stilt
Pied Stilt also known as "Black Winged" or common Stilt. Not confirming muz's ID, as I really have no idea, but they seem to match what I see on the Morcombe app, so probably right.
Dale Huonville, Tasmania
Agree with all 3 IDs and all commonly seen at Olympic Park. Appears that you were at the hide so also look out for Red-kneed Dotterels as a pair are often in front or to the LHS from the hide. Walk down LHS path and water birds often closer.
Gsue
Thank you all. That is helpful. Yes, i was at the hide Sue and i did think i had some pictures of a Red kneed Dotterel as well as a black fronted Dotterel. But I must have been mistaken, I did see them though.
elizabeth
Can this be confirmed? A Dotterel? I know it's not a good photo. Thanks!
elizabeth
I reckon that is another Stint but as always happy to be wrong
Dale Huonville, Tasmania
Not Stint but Stilt as above.
Thanks muz that what I meant to say Stilt.
Dale Huonville, Tasmania
okay thanks!
elizabeth
The White-headed Stilts (as they are now known) are fairly easy to tell as they look like they are on stilts.
The Dotterals are a lot smaller and normally in very shallow water or mud. They can often be seen darting along. Hope that helps