[Birdtalk] Solitary or Spotted

[Utah Birds]

Sandpipers are always fun and pretty much always a challenge.  We have two suggests as to the identity of the sandpiper from Washington County. (Some sent their suggestions to the webmaster so they didn't make it to the whole group -- please reply to the birdtalk so we can all participate).  Spotted Sandpiper and Solitary Sandpiper are the two suggestions.

Please indicate what field marks make you lean one way or the other and if there is anything unusual about this bird. (No matter what level of birder you might be, it's usually a good exercise to check off the field marks and see if they're all there or if there's anything unusual).

Here's the link again:
http://utahbirds.org/hotlinephotos/2006/Sandpiper.htm

Thanks for participating,
Milt Moody




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