unknown waders in Scotland (1 Viewer)

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Mike Tom

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• Aug 22, 2017

• #1

These waders were on a beach on the Island of Eigg off the west coast of Scotland in August 2016. There are so many different ones can someone please verify what they are with tips if they have any. Many thanks

 

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michalb

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• Aug 22, 2017

• #2

Two on the right are sanderlings (Calidris alba), juveniles. I can't id the other two on the left.

 

Cristian Mihai

Cristian Mihai

• Aug 22, 2017

• #3

For the others I would say Little Stint.

 

Nutcracker

Stop Brexit!

• Aug 22, 2017

• #4

Two juvenile Dunlins on the left - smudgy dark streaking on the flanks.

Agree with Sanderling for the right two.

 

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SteveClifton

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• Aug 22, 2017

• #5

The two white birds are adult non-breeding Sanderlings. The other two could also be Sanderlings (probably juvs) but take Nutcracker's point about juv Dunlins. It's just hard to tell if they really are belly markings or shadow/artefacts. Habitat choice favours Sanderling but Dunlin also feed on open beaches.

 

ClarkWGriswold

Carpe Carpum

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• Aug 22, 2017

• #6

SteveClifton said:

The two white birds are adult non-breeding Sanderlings. The other two could also be Sanderlings (probably juvs) but take Nutcracker's point about juv Dunlins. It's just hard to tell if they really are belly markings or shadow/artefacts. Habitat choice favours Sanderling but Dunlin also feed on open beaches.

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I thought they were all Sanderlings too.

 

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martinattullymet

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• Aug 22, 2017

• #7

The 2 on the left are screaming out juvenile Dunlin, gingery head and as Nutcracker says smudged dark streaking on the flanks.

 

MTem

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• Aug 22, 2017

• #8

martinattullymet said:

The 2 on the left are screaming out juvenile Dunlin, gingery head and as Nutcracker says smudged dark streaking on the flanks.

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Agreed, and note the slightly different posture.
Mick

 

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SteveClifton

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• Aug 22, 2017

• #9

martinattullymet said:

The 2 on the left are screaming out juvenile Dunlin, gingery head and as Nutcracker says smudged dark streaking on the flanks.

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Probably agree on reflection

 

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Mike Tom

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• Aug 23, 2017

• #10

Nice to see I challenged you guys ! The debate helps me see your thought processes, so very useful. Thank you, more waders coming .