shorebird sp. - Doug Hitchcox

ML112578931

shorebird sp. Charadriiformes sp.

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Date

Location

Lubec Flats--South Lubec Sand Bar and Mudflats
Washington, Maine, United States
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Map
Map Coordinates: 44.8178897, -66.9850159
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified

Observation details

**updated on 15 Aug 2022 | Will change to WRSA x PUSA based on identification from Ian Davies. His notes, here: "To me your bird looks different from all the other WRSA x DUNL that are out there, and I think the mottling along the upper belly and flanks, as well as mantle pattern, kinked outer bill shape, and head shape and pattern all support WRSA x PUSA, which would be another never-before-seen shorebird hybrid." Original notes: Putative ID | Appeared as breeding plumaged adult WRSA in field; white rump observed and poorly photo'd. Bill is all dark, lacking pink-based mandible of WRSA, and shows a more distinct droop near tip (similar to DUNL) than an WRSA I've seen. Streaking on flanks and undertail also seems more typical of this hybrid combo.

Technical information

Model
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens
EF300mm f/4L IS USM
ISO
400
Focal length
300 mm
Flash
Flash did not fire, auto
f-stop
f/4.0
Shutter speed
1/3200 sec
Dimensions
2730 pixels x 1484 pixels
Original file size
2.01 MB