Shorebirds are so difficult to identify?

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Sun, 18/10/2015 - 19:31

Reflex

I'm not sure...Sanderling?
Taken this morning at Caloundra SE Qld.

Sun, 18/10/2015 - 20:54

timrp

I think they are Pacific Golden Plovers.

Sun, 18/10/2015 - 21:02

pacman

+1 PGP

Peter

Mon, 19/10/2015 - 08:10

Reflex

Thanks Peter and Tim. I did think it was the right size but the markings didn't seem to be dark enough.

Samford Valley Qld.

Mon, 19/10/2015 - 15:55

pacman

here's one in non-breeding colours at Scarborough, Qld last year and one in breeding colours from Samoa in Mar '13

Peter

Mon, 19/10/2015 - 16:36

Reflex

Thanks Peter. So because these birds breed in Alaska or Siberia the chances of seeing them in breeding colours over here is pretty slim?

Samford Valley Qld.

Mon, 19/10/2015 - 23:01

pacman

I haven't seen one in Oz and was therefore pleased with the Samoa sighting.

However shorebird specialist may see them because they spend more time looking.

Peter

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