ID help: Sandpiper

Thanks to everyone who has replied to my ID request. I now agree with those who have decided it is a Red Knot. Cheers Steve Murray —–Original Message—– From: birding-aus-bounces@lists.vicnet.net.au [mailto:birding-aus-bounces@lists.vicnet.net.au] On Behalf Of Stephen Murray Sent: Saturday, 14 September 2013 10:49 AM To: ‘Birding Aus’ Subject: [Birding-Aus] ID help: Sandpiper Hello all. Not an Australian bird (well, it could be), but I know plenty of you out there have a wealth of North American experience. I recently photographed three waders flying over the sea off the coast of British Columbia. The second two appear to be Dowitchers. The first has me stumped. It ought to be easy to ID as it has clear markings, and I have both the overwing and underwing on the record shots. I must be missing something obvious, and yes, I have consulted several field guides. Things to note: 1. Large size.almost as big as the Dowitchers. 2. Obvious white rump with greyish tips to tail 3. No foot projection. 4. Bold wing bar and blackish wingtips. 5. Straight medium length bill Any help would be much appreciated. Photos are here: http://www.pbase.com/sjmurray/unidentified Cheers Steve Murray =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: unsubscribe (in the body of the message, with no Subject line) to: birding-aus-request@vicnet.net.au http://birding-aus.org =============================== =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: unsubscribe (in the body of the message, with no Subject line) to: birding-aus-request@vicnet.net.au http://birding-aus.org ===============================