Lesser Yellowlegs-St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada (1 Viewer)

[mattdavis1979]

I think this bird is a Lesser Yellowlegs. I saw this bird this afternoon near Long Pond here in St. John's. We see a lot of Greater Yellowlegs here, but this bird was probably about 1/4th the size of a Greater Yellowlegs. Thanks for your help.

 

[Alexander Stöhr]

Hello,

looks like a Spotted Sandpiper. Very similar to its european counterpart, the Common Sandpiper.
Tail is much longer than the wings, prominent white area cutting into the dark beast patch.

I have never seen one, so as always wait for confirmation from others. Thanks!

 

[D Halas]

Yes, it's a Spotted Sandpiper.

 

[Butty]

Juvenile.
The bird, and lesser yellowlegs, are actually much bigger than ¼ the size (length) of greater yellowlegs. Judging the size of a lone bird is notoriosly unreliable.

 

[mattdavis1979]

Ok. Thank you all for your help.