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Sandpiper ID, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA (1 Viewer)

mbwomer

mbwomer

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Hello all,
This bird was observed last Wednesday, November 9th at Estero Llano Grande in the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. My friend feels confidant that it is a Spotted Sandpiper, but I am having trouble reconciling the field marks, especially the pale gray color of the back. Any assistance would be much appreciated.

Mike Womer
 

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Spotted Sandpiper. Color has some variability, and lighting makes a difference as well.
 
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