Semipalmated Sandpiper - Chris MacDonald
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Location

Pastorius Reservoir
La Plata, Colorado, United States
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Map
Map Coordinates: 37.1999797, -107.8119278
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified

Observation details

Seven small sandpipers (peeps) observed in a group. Six of the peeps were identified as Least Sandpipers. The seventh peep was different and was identified as a Semipalmated Sandpiper through the following: Dark legs eliminated Least Sandpiper, which has yellow legs. Shorter straight bill eliminated both Least and Western Sandpiper. Lack of strong rufous coloring eliminated both Least and Western Sandpipers. Plainer breast and flanks eliminated both Least and Western Sandpipers. Photos included.

Technical information

Model
iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Lens
iPhone SE (3rd generation) back camera 3.99mm f/1.8
ISO
32
Focal length
4 mm
Flash
Flash did not fire
f-stop
f/1.8
Shutter speed
1/972 sec
Dimensions
1860 pixels x 1860 pixels
Original file size
2.22 MB