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Curlew Sandpiper adult
One more in the Curlew Sandpiper theme, showiing the progression of plumage from fresh spring plumage through to non-breeding plumage. More explanation here: http://digdeep1962.blogspot.com/2008/07/feather-wear-and-moult-in-waders.html
Habitat
coastal mudflats
Location
Malaysia
Date taken
3 Aug 2008
Scientific name
Calidris ferruginea
Equipment used
Wacom tablet
A marvellous idea and way to show the plumage changes - maybe a few more seconds between them though. Quite possibly the way forward for online ID guides.
 

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