ML619492103

Age

Not specified

Sex

Not specified

Observation details

Initially thought this was a Western Sandpiper. Hard to gauge the size because it was by itself unlike two days previous when there were about 40 WESAs. Identification was corrected by several folks in the iNaturalist website. Here is the description provided by one after I explained how uncommon WRSA would be at this location during this time of year: "Going off eBird, most ABA Nov. WRSA records (which there are many) are actually much farther North than this. Regardless, this bird is all cold gray tones, that of WRSA. Also a stronger supercilium, stockier structure, more elongated head, very different bill shape, and some streaks on the flanks, but the tones really seal the deal. Textbook WRSA." The scapular pattern and gray tones in the throat/chest area do appear spot-on for White-rumped Sandpiper. Also, after closer examination of photos, one can see the primaries extending past the tail (see second photo from left). Third photo shows a glimpse of the white at the base of the tail as a primary feather gets ruffled in the wind. Last photo shows a size comparison with a Dunlin, which is not that much bigger in size.

Technical information

Model

NIKON D3300

ISO

200

Focal length

300 mm

Flash

Flash did not fire, auto

f-stop

f/6.3

Shutter speed

1/640 sec

Dimensions

3600 pixels x 2400 pixels

Original file size

1.41 MB