Pectoral Sandpiper - Alan Sizer
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Date

Location

Tolderol Game Reserve
Alexandrina, South Australia, Australia
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Map
Map Coordinates: -35.3706101, 139.1378546
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified

Observation details

We met some experienced birders who pointed these out to us and explained the differences between these and Sharp-tailed Sandpipers. The key is the sharp transition between chest and belly colouring. The 'sharpies have a more gradual transition.

Technical information

Model
COOLPIX P900
ISO
140
Focal length
321 mm
Flash
Flash did not fire, auto
f-stop
f/6.3
Shutter speed
1/500 sec
Dimensions
4608 pixels x 3456 pixels
Original file size
5.71 MB