ML621748044

Age

Not specified

Sex

Not specified

Observation details

Initially decided it was probably a Least and left it as that. I have enough doubt however that it is probably more appropriate to list as a sp. Stood out to me for its apparent buffy/golden color compared to the gray of the semi sandpipers and darker browns of the other leasts. Reliably able to pick out after multiple shuffles across the mudflat. Smaller than semi sands but seemed to associate more closely with them than the other leasts which were more or less in an entirely separate group on a different part of the flat which, while noteworthy, does not convince me it’s not a least (well known to forage singly or only loosely in flocks). Leg color could not be reliably discerned due to distance and the possibility (probability, even) of mud on the legs. If it were a little later in the year I would not feel quite comfortable to call this a juvenile least given the brighter color, but I typically wouldn’t expect those until August. Maybe the photos aren’t sufficient for positive ID, and it’s probably a least, but I’m just not sure

Technical information

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