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    Sand-Plover identification, Virginia, USA

    Of course, both sand plovers in non-breeding plumage do sometimes have a fairly well-developed white collar (in my experience it usually appears to be a result of fading, but perhaps some have it even when fresh?). However, it is a little unusual. Given that the Italian claim is of a vagrant...
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    Sand-Plover identification, Virginia, USA

    Hi Andrea, I'm not sure if you already asked me to comment on this bird some time ago, if so my apologies for not having come back to you on it. I have to say, my immediate impression is that this actually not a sand plover at all, but a Kentish. I have spent a few minutes looking at the...
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    Sand-Plover identification, Virginia, USA

    Greater Sand Plovers Here are a few images of Greater Sand Plover, for comparison: Killian Mullarney Ireland
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    Sand-Plover identification, Virginia, USA

    The Virginia sand plover Hello all, I hope I will be excused for posting this reply to the ID Frontiers listserve here, where I can attach a few images. While I am at it, I would draw the attention of ID Frontiers subscribers who are new to Birdforum to check out Howard King's photos of...
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