Plover, Loch Ryan, Scotland (1 Viewer)

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Gordon

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• Aug 24, 2016

• #1

This bird was noticeably smaller than the other juvenile Ringed Plovers and the supercilium looked very different. Not seen in flight nor heard calling. Is it a "runt" Ringo?

thanks
Gordon

 

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Nutcracker

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• Aug 24, 2016

• #2

Ringeds vary quite a bit in size, with arctic breeders noticeably smaller than UK breeders - and arctic origin juvs ought to be arriving here about now. So unless you hear a distinct Semipalmated call from it, best to assume Ringed.

 

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FergusJBend

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• Aug 24, 2016

• #3

Common Ringed Plover.

 

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Gordon

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• Aug 24, 2016

• #4

Cheers. I was thinking about the Arctic birds but, being honest, hoped there might have been a slight prospect of something else. I'll say no more.

thanks
Gordon

 

shropshirelad63

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• Aug 24, 2016

• #5

Juv Semi palmated

 

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Nutcracker

Stop Brexit!

• Aug 24, 2016

• #6

shropshirelad63 said:

Juv Semi palmated

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Useful pic! Where did you get it from please - is there a higher resolution original available?

 

shropshirelad63

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• Aug 25, 2016

• #7

Just googled semi palmated plover, apparently one of the best ways to seperate is to look at the lore band and where it reaches the bill...now not saying this is semipal but...

 

shropshirelad63

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• Aug 25, 2016

• #8

Juv Semi

 

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Gordon

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• Aug 26, 2016

• #9

Maybe I need to see if I have any other pics but not clear about what you are suggesting. Ringed Plover lores continue on over the bill.

 

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Gordon

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• Aug 26, 2016

• #10

Sorry about that last post Shropshirelad63. I've just checked "Advanced Bird ID Guide" (forgot it was on my shelf!) and I now know what is meant.

cheers
Gordon