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western sandpiper and least sandpiper
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western sandpiper and least sandpiper (calidris mauri, calidris minutilla)

both species were quite common
Habitat
coastal bay shore
Location
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, California, USA
Date taken
26 August 2018
Scientific name
calidris mauri, calidris minutilla
Equipment used
canon EOS 550D + canon 400 mm
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Well as you know, not common in Britain JJ! In a single shot you've shown us two charismatic wader species, allowing field characters to be compared. And the reflections are captured beautifully too. Top class bird photography.
 
two birds on the wish list jj...a superb capture together....many thanks indeed......
 
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What a cracking picture to get of these two 'pipers!!! And a bonus with the excellent reflections too.

Wonderful work here my friend...... very well done lad.
 
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A beautiful double capture as well as a beautiful double reflection JJ! You knocked this one out of the ballpark ;)
 
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A lovely detailed mixed double, reflections and setting JJ, lovely job and many tfs.
 
Fabulous to get them together, JJ; very well detailed portraits and lovely reflections.
 
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What a special picture with these two peep species together. Those yellow legs are showing nicely on the Least. Love the double reflections as well. Fabulous work JJ!
 
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Wonderfully detailed photo. Belongs in a birding guide to help people identify distinguishing characteristics of similar species!
 

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