peep help please, S Manitoba, July 26, 2023 (1 Viewer)

[bhutjoe]

These photos, all of the same bird, were taken at Delta Marsh Beach, Southern Manitoba, July 26, 2023. The rufous body colours, faintish breast band and I think a shortish bill suggest to me a Least Sandpiper, but the legs I believe are the wrong colour. The leg colour, rufous body colour suggest Western to me, but then the bill seems to short. Or maybe it is a Baird's, which would be quite rare for this location I believe?
Clearly, I do not have a clue, hence my request for ID help, via comments, advice, corrections etc.
Thank you in advance.
steve

 

[Andrew Whitehouse]

The legs looks yellow to me, so fine for Least Sandpiper.

 

[bhutjoe]

Thank you Andrew, to my rather bad eyes they seemed greenish, but I am glad they seem yellowish to others with better eyesight. Colours are not always my thing, so to speak.
Again, much appreciated.
steve

 

[Butty]

Apart from the bill being straight rather than slightly drooped, it's the right shape and length for least sandpiper. Given the dullness of the yellowish legs, and the bright all-fresh plumage, I assume it's juvenile (haven't looked at a book to check if the plumage matches I'm afraid).

 

[bhutjoe]

Thank you Butty. I had been wondering if that was considered a thick or fine bill as per Sibley. And I believe you are right in suggesting juvenile, as Sibley does mention that juv. have bright plummage.
thank you again
steve

 

[Indobirder]

Greenish, Yellowish. Both true. (I lean green)
But a perfectly fine color for Least Sandpiper. (All?) other contenders show black legs/feet.

 

[bhutjoe]

Thanks Indobirder, I went back over my guide and realized I had misread it a bit and, as you point out, missed the green part of the description of the legs. Most helpful
steve