Marsh Sandpiper? (1 Viewer)

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Andrew S

Kentish Mother

• Feb 9, 2004

• #1

I think this is a Marsh Sandpiper, but I'm not very familiar with that bird.

Legs look too long for Greenshank.

Was taken in Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya, Sept 1994.

Thanks

Andrew

 

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Jane Turner

Well-known member

• Feb 9, 2004

• #2

Bill looks too fine and straight too. I'd say yes on a quick look

 

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Edward woodwood

Member

• Feb 9, 2004

• #3

yep me too Jane

 

Steve G

RAINBIRDER

• Feb 9, 2004

• #4

Looks like Marsh Sand to me too -delicate very fine straight bill on a gracile pale Tringa. Can't think that it could be anything else but am prepared to be put right.

 

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Andrew S

Kentish Mother

• Feb 9, 2004

• #5

Thanks Jane and Tim. And Steve!

Here's another rather ropey pic which at least shows the bill nicely.

 

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Bluetail

Senior Moment

• Feb 9, 2004

• #6

Now that removes any doubt!

Jason

 

Jane Turner

Well-known member

• Feb 9, 2004

• #7

indeed.. nice bird