Is this a Sandpiper ?

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BajanAlan
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Is this a Sandpiper ?

Darwin

SteveM
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I'm a little bit wary of identifying these guys from a single photo. Common Greenshank & Marsh Sandpiper are very similar looking, but the apparent thin needle like bill, pale white face & prominent white eye-brow giving a capped appearance are all indicative of Marsh Sandpiper. So I'd put a beer on Marshie.

Steve

darinnightowl
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Yes it is . Iam thinking marsh by the white line behind the eye .

See it!  Hear it!

Mid-North Coast NSW

BajanAlan
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Here are more photos.

SteveM
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I've still got my beer on Marshie.smiley

BajanAlan
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I agree Common Greenshank

does not have needle beak.

Cotton
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I believe this is a Marsh Sandpiper.

Curtis

BajanAlan
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Thanks guys. It wants to be a Stilt when it grows up!

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