Hello all. My brother sent me a shot of a wader for identification, and I had to tell him I was unsure. It was taken at the Western Treatment Plant in Victoria. The picture is on my pbase site at http://www.pbase.com/sjmurray/image/149130163
It is the largish wader in the centre. The picture is not great but should be good enough for some comments. My only thought was possible Ruff, because it’s Larger than Curlew and Sharp-tailed Sandpipers; rather featureless plumage; bill slightly longer than head length.
Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers Steve Murray
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2 responses to “Wader ID help”
Thanks to all who responded to my request for ID help. I agree it is a Red Knot. Cheers Steve Murray
Hello Steve,
The largish bird in the center is a Red Knot. Among other difference ruff’s have upperparts that are similarly patterned to those of Sharp-tailed Sandpipers and this bird has a plain grey back.
Cheers,
D.
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