Common sandpiper or a stint help please. S Thailand (1 Viewer)

[bhutjoe]

Hi, the attached photos were taken in marshland in Songkhla Province, Southern Thailand on Mar 23, 2025. I think all or at least most photos are of the same bird - 2073 might be a different one. I suspect, given the white notch before the wing that it (they) is a common sandpiper but it looks different to me for some reason I cannot explain - perhaps just the quality of the photos In 2019 the tail looks like it has some reddish feathers. So wondering if it might be a stint (temminicks?). All comments and corrections welcomed. Thank you in advance
steve

 

[dwatsonbirder]

Hi Steve, you were correct to be suspicious - you've got a lovely long-toed stint. Aside from the plumage features (youve even captured the eponymous toes!), the habitat choice is often a good clue, they seem to stick to vegetated areas.

 

[bhutjoe]

Thank you very much dwatsonbirder, much appreciated. Sometimes one gets lucky
steve