I have been going through my S&D over and over but can not find this bird, looking at the pic i thought it would be easy but for the life of me i can't work out what it is.
It was with a large group of adult and juvenile Red capped Plover at Tuross Heads N.S.W.
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Red-necked Stint
Red-necked Stint. Did you notice the sewing machine feeding action that they do?
Brandon (aka ihewman)
Thanks guys, i have to say the S&D drawings still don't look right to me. Is there a better book i could get to ID these type of birds as i am planning to visit the coast a lot this year and a lot of the birds there look so similar.
Brandon, no i was actually down there for a fishing trip with my brother and some mates so i was just quickly taking some shots while my brother pumped nippers. I did get alot of shots and 4 new ones though.
Shorty......Canon gear
Canberra
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Maybe Michael Morcombes Field Guide
I would avoid the Morcombe field guide as the illustrations are a major let-down for identification purposes. Apparently Pizzy + Knight is the best all-round field guide...
I think something that will help you... google "wwf australian shorebirds identification sheet" and download the pdf.
Brandon (aka ihewman)
Thanks, Brandon. That sheet is excellent, shame it has limited species though. I will take a look at the P&K.
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Canberra
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