Yingkou, Liaoning, China - Grey Plover ? (1 Viewer)

[Owen Krout]

An ID check for what would be a new tick for me. On the tidal mud flat at the mouth of the DaLiao River in Yingkou, Liaoning, China. April 26, 2021.

I'm 90%+ sure on this one due to the in flight photos showing the distinct underwing black patch, but still good practice to have anything new verified. Still in winter plumage.

 

[Andy Adcock]

Yes Grey PL for the reason you give.

 

[johnallcock]

Yes, definitely Grey Plover.
The Liaoning coast seems to be an important stopover area for this species, especially the Yalu Jiang estuary.

 

[Owen Krout]

Yes, definitely Grey Plover.
The Liaoning coast seems to be an important stopover area for this species, especially the Yalu Jiang estuary.

Not uncommon to see them in Yingkou or across the river on the Panjin side.