tom baxter
Well-known member
I am posting for a friend.
Can we agree it is not a Semi? To my knowledge no Semi should show rufous tones in any plumage. The bill looks far from average Semi, long and thin and tapered to a point. It appears to be a juvenile to my eyes, showing some scaly patterning on the lower scapulars and coverts. Back braces are missing in the case that it is a contender for Little Stint, but otherwise it looks pretty good to me. That being said I have never seen one before so I seek some insight from the experts.
Can we agree it is not a Semi? To my knowledge no Semi should show rufous tones in any plumage. The bill looks far from average Semi, long and thin and tapered to a point. It appears to be a juvenile to my eyes, showing some scaly patterning on the lower scapulars and coverts. Back braces are missing in the case that it is a contender for Little Stint, but otherwise it looks pretty good to me. That being said I have never seen one before so I seek some insight from the experts.