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[IDidiot]

I'm fairly new to birding. I live close to a wildlife preserve on the Central Gulf Coast of Florida where I kayak at least 3 times a week. I joined as there are times I can't ID a bird and I'd love some help. Like this little one... about 4" tall, when walking it bobs its tail up and down - a lot. I see them around the canals just inside the mangroves next to water.

 

[delia todd]

Hi IDidiot and a warm welcome to you from all the Staff and Moderators.

I've moved your post to the ID forum as I think you'll get a quicker response from the members there. I think it's a sandpiper species but not sure what you have in your area.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I look forward to hearing your news.

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[IDidiot]

Hi IDidiot and a warm welcome to you from all the Staff and Moderators.

I've moved your post to the ID forum as I think you'll get a quicker response from the members there. I think it's a sandpiper species but not sure what you have in your area.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I look forward to hearing your news.

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Hi Delia,
I'm pretty sure it is a sandpiper and not a plover... but there are so many kinds. The ones around here don't have speckles, so I'm flummoxed.

 

[Larry Sweetland]

Hi, It's a Spotted Sandpiper

 

[KC Foggin]

Hi IDidiot! I cannot tell you what you have there but I can wish you a warm welcome to BirdForum.

Please join in wherever you like

 

[Kits]

Welcome to Birdforum! I am sure you will find lots to interest you here and I hope you enjoy your visits.

 

[Deb Burhinus]

Lovely Spotted Sandpiper as Larry says.

Btw Welcome to Birdforum - I used to do a lot of kayaking, it’s a great way to see birds! (I’m sure you’re not an IDidiot 😉)

 

[Nutcracker]

Ditto to winter plumage Spotted Sandpiper

 

[Microtus]

Ditto to winter plumage Spotted Sandpiper

Ditto to that

 

[IDidiot]

Thank you! It was the lack of speckles that was throwing me off. And I appreciate the warm welcome as well.

 

[IDidiot]

I have another one I'd love to know about. It was near the shore on the Gulf (Central Florida). It is a little smaller than a mallard and dives for food.

 

[aeshna5]

Horned (Slavonian) Grebe.

 

[IDidiot]

Thank you. Yes, I see now that it is nonbreeding adult. TY!

 

[Fritz73]

Welcome to Birdforum Nice photos!

 

[ClarkWGriswold]

Hi IDidiot and welcome to BirdForum. Agree with the ID’s btw.

Rich

 

[Chris G6 UXU]

Hello and welcome to the forum, enjoy and all the best.