?sanderling, Shetland (1 Viewer)

marnixR

WYSIWYG

• Jul 4, 2018

• #1

my knowledge of waders is a bit iffy, hence i'd like to see if my provisional ID of the attached as sanderlings is correct

pictures taken about 2 weeks ago at Minn Beach, West Burra on the Shetland mainland

 

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SteveClifton

Well-known member

• Jul 4, 2018

• #2

Agree with adult Sanderling

 

dwatsonbirder

Well-known member

• Jul 4, 2018

• #3

Yes, adult in summer plumage. Smart birds.

 

marnixR

WYSIWYG

• Jul 4, 2018

• #4

thanks for the confirmation

 

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LowellMills

Is this your Sanderling?

• Jul 4, 2018

• #5

Third pic shows diagnostic lack of hind toe.

 

marnixR

WYSIWYG

• Jul 4, 2018

• #6

true - i'd forgotten about that clue