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Semipalmated Sandpipers? Plum Island, MA, USA (1 Viewer)

TKbird

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Hello,
I'm second-guessing myself on my ID of SESA for these two birds. Could anyone confirm?
Thank you!
 

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I think the bill is too long and thinner than what I'd like to see for Semi-palmated Sandpiper.
But I see your point. Baird's should have longer wings and the bill should curve a bit more
 
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