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3 Waders, Bulgaria, No idea. (1 Viewer)
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Simon Wates
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1st and 3rd - Wood Sandpiper and 2nd - Greenshank
I would say just keep watching and maybe try to ID more in the field than with photos later to give you more chances to see more of the features in different lighting and angles. Then you will know the birds before attempting photos.
I would say just keep watching and maybe try to ID more in the field than with photos later to give you more chances to see more of the features in different lighting and angles. Then you will know the birds before attempting photos.
KenM
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Agreed
nickderry
C'est pas ma faute, je suis anglais.
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Hobbes2
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The slightly up-turned bill is a helpful ID marker for the Greenshank. The really prominent supercillium extending behind the eye is a good starting indicator for the Wood Sandpiper. I'm no expert but it does take time and experience to become confident with IDing what you're seeing. I've found that even if you don't know what you're looking at, just keep watching it and get an idea of its behaviour and 'ways'. Then, if you later get the ID, you can attach that to the experience and your knowlegde builds up. Practice is the key :t:
Hobbes
Hobbes
Very true - but, in Bulgaria, it can also indicate Marsh Sandpiper, particularly at this time of year.
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