CJW
Hit-and-run WUM
Have another count when you've got your new specs.
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3 Calidrids for identification comments (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter CJW
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Have another count when you've got your new specs.
Julian H
Well-known member
Chris,
I understand the confusion. I have spent countless hours, in the UK and in the States really looking at them, so now, when looking at peeps, they are pretty 'easy' and I feel confident. Of course there are exceptions, but I'm used to seeing "long-billed" semi-ps and to be honest, while the bill may cause you to think Western, it's only a passing thought, since real Westerns have their own distinctive look.
It's just a matter of familiarity I think.
Good to connect again, hope you are well!
Julian
I understand the confusion. I have spent countless hours, in the UK and in the States really looking at them, so now, when looking at peeps, they are pretty 'easy' and I feel confident. Of course there are exceptions, but I'm used to seeing "long-billed" semi-ps and to be honest, while the bill may cause you to think Western, it's only a passing thought, since real Westerns have their own distinctive look.
It's just a matter of familiarity I think.
Good to connect again, hope you are well!
Julian