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

western (right) and least (left) sandpipers
Habitat
coast / jetty
Location
Pillar Point, California, USA
Date taken
25 August 2018
Scientific name
calidris mauri, calidris minutilla
Equipment used
canon EOS 550D + canon 400 mm
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So similar to each other and a great comparison image and a beautiful closeup JJ!
 
Fabulous Waders Capture JJ, Saw A Least On Seaton Marshes A Few Years Ago, Never Seen So Many Birders In 1 Place, Well Done Tfs!!!!!!!
All The Best
Sue & Simon,:t:
 
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A cracking detailed double, capture and setting JJ, lovely job and many tfs.
 
a fantastic double jj...i think i would have had a job telling them apart...well done.....
 
An excellent comparison shot, JJ. I wouldn't be able to tell them apart!
 
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That's a wonderful comparison image of these to 'pipers JJ.

Excellent work my friend. Many thanks for showing it to us.
 

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