[Birdtalk] FW: Whimbrel or Curlew?

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It was submitted by Cliff Otto on Friday, August 08, 2008 at 08:38:38
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Subject: Whimbrel or Curlew?
 
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Message: I recently visited SLC from the east coast and while driving along the causeway from Antelope Island (July 24), I photographed a bird that I cannot identity. Birders in my area suggest either a juvenile Long-billed Curlew or a Whimbrel (I lean towards the former). Can anyone help? 
 
http://www.pbase.com/bb_etc/utah 
 
The other picture in this gallery is of three American Avocets accompanied by a small shorebird that I think is a phalarope (Wilson's, maybe). I did see a group of of what I think were Red-necked Phalarope swimming along the causeway while on the way. 
 
Finally, I photographed (not posted) a Ring-billed Gull and saw an Eared Grebe from along the causeway. 
 
Thanks, 
Cliff Otto 
Alexandria, VA 
 
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