American/Pacific Golden-Plover (Lesser Golden-Plover) - David Schmalz

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American/Pacific Golden-Plover (Lesser Golden-Plover) Pluvialis dominica/fulva

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Location

Skagit Wildlife Area--Fir Island Farm Reserve (Hayton Reserve)
Skagit, Washington, United States
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Map
Map Coordinates: 48.3356338, -122.4131659
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified

Observation details

This plover showed up during repeated scans of tidal flats looking for LBCU and early peeps. Associating with BBPL flock. Markedly smaller than BBPL with smaller bill proportionately to overall head size. Coloration above appeared warmer in tone than those of BBPL still in non-breeding plumage. Opted to get photo at expense of scope study and bird took off to the west with other plovers. Flagged - Rare. Photos.

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