Buff-breasted Sandpiper - Kevin Glueckert
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Kevin Glueckert Media from this contributor

Date

Location

WI - Oneida Co. Rainbow Flowage @ Oxbow Rd.
Oneida, Wisconsin, United States
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Map
Map Coordinates: 45.8645512, -89.4994429
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified

Observation details

One individual observed for ~ 10 min. prior to arrival of 52 others, apparently from the north. Scattered across grassy flat for easy counting, within 20 to 75 m distance. Scrutinized the flock for similar species and concluded all were Buff-breasted. Pale tan underparts and breast, with relatively squarish heads and relatively short dark bills. Foraging method is a somewhat random pattern of traversing ground. This loose flock moved toward my position, as I observed with 10x - 20x optics. Obtained digiscoped photos. This event lasted for at least 15 min. before most of the flock cryptically dissipated. Similar species eliminated by plumage and foraging characteristics include: Baird's Sandpiper and Plover sp. (N.A. life species #506)

Technical information

Model
COOLPIX P5000
ISO
254
Focal length
12.9 mm
Flash
Flash did not fire, auto
f-stop
f/3.5
Shutter speed
10/621 sec
Dimensions
3648 pixels x 2736 pixels
Original file size
1.63 MB