Wader ID. Gothenburg, SW Sweden. April 15. (1 Viewer)

[tarzzz]

Hello.

Is it possible to ID this wader ?

Photos from April 15, in Gothenburg, SW Sweden.

Common Eider for size comp.

Thanks.

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[lou salomon]

looks like a Common Sandpiper to me. The other contender is Green Sand but stance, somewhat divided breast field, shortish legs and apparent white breast sides make it look much more like Common Sand.

 

[tarzzz]

looks like a Common Sandpiper to me. The other contender is Green Sand but stance, somewhat divided breast field, shortish legs and apparent white breast sides make it look much more like Common Sand.

Yes, my thought also was Common Sandpiper. Thanks for the answer.