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Sandpiper, Clearwater, Florida. (1 Viewer)

rpharvey

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This was taken today at a very busy boat launch in Clearwater, Florida. It didn't seem afraid of people or noise at all.

I haven't found one that was so smooth and even in color and pattern, both on the back and the breast with such a distinct dividing line between the grey and the white.

Thoughts?

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I think that a Spotted Sandpiper. They can have a rather plain back (as can Willets). I am struck by the spots, which may indicate it is moving into breeding plumage. The sharp demarcation which you addressed, is also a feature. (Ref: Chandler R. Shorebirds of North America, Europe and Asia. 2009; Princeton University Press. p. 407). But shorebirds can be tough, so I will happily be corrected by others who are more knowledgable.
Charles
 
Agree, Spotted sandpiper. Adult nonbreeding plumage just moving into breeding as Doc indicates. See them in creek on side of yard here. Believe NA best distributed sandpiper.
 
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