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[JLRamos]

Hi everyone.

This pictures was taken today in Castro Marim, in Algarve.

We have doubts regarding the identification of Dunlin and Curlew Sandpiper. Can be a Curlew Sandpiper the subject of second picture???

In the other hand, can be a Ruff the bird of pictures 3 and 4??

Thanks in advance and my best wishes for the year that has just begun

 

[kuzeycem]

Agree with 2, 3 and 4. 1 also shows at least 2 Curlew Sandpipers, possibly more.

 

[Butty]

1-2. Stilt apart, all the birds with their heads up are curlew sandpipers: big supercilium, long evenly curved bill. The others don't look any different so probably also are.
3-4. Yes. Small head, etc.

 

[JLRamos]

Thanks so much!

 

[kuzeycem]

1-2. Stilt apart, all the birds with their heads up are curlew sandpipers: big supercilium, long evenly curved bill. The others don't look any different so probably also are.
3-4. Yes. Small head, etc.

The bird at the right center shows brownish colouration, a uniform brownish breast, no distinct supercilium and an acceptable bill for Dunlin. The same possibly applies for the lower right one.