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Sanderlings? / SW Spain (1 Viewer)
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Jose605
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Thank you!
Alexander Stöhr
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I agree with Butty, that all are Sanderlings. But what is with the second bird from left?
First impression was: it might be a Dunlin. It seems to show much grey to the face and more important at the breast. And it seems to show a relative dark, dirty grey tone (at least a Sanderling would write this).
When looking at the pictures on the excellent homepage of Roland, you can get the impression, that Sanderling shows a shorter rear-end than a Dunlin: https://birds-in-flight.net/?p=8382 Therefore shape seems better for a Sanderling, as does appearantly short bill.,
Yes, this cant be judged with confidence, but I looked at the picture again today. And the strange feeling of this "Sanderling" hasnt gone. And before this thread vanishes: are there more pictures?
First impression was: it might be a Dunlin. It seems to show much grey to the face and more important at the breast. And it seems to show a relative dark, dirty grey tone (at least a Sanderling would write this).
When looking at the pictures on the excellent homepage of Roland, you can get the impression, that Sanderling shows a shorter rear-end than a Dunlin: https://birds-in-flight.net/?p=8382 Therefore shape seems better for a Sanderling, as does appearantly short bill.,
Yes, this cant be judged with confidence, but I looked at the picture again today. And the strange feeling of this "Sanderling" hasnt gone. And before this thread vanishes: are there more pictures?
Shadow cast by the wing.
Alexander Stöhr
Well-known member
Yes, could well be. But maybe there are more pictures?
