[Hong Kong] ID Marsh Sandpiper

louislee

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1^# A A A Post at 5/08/2013 01:04 Show author

ID Marsh Sandpiper

Is it a Marsh Sandpiper ?

Thanks

Kam Tin, 2013.04.01

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ajohn

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2^# A A A Post at 6/08/2013 08:57 Show author

Yes, this is a Marsh Sandpiper. The very thin bill is a good way to separate from similar species e.g. Greenshank

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QWERTYALEX

Raggy

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3^# A A A Post at 9/08/2013 21:58 Show author

Nice pic, like the reflection.

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louislee

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4^# A A A Post at 12/08/2013 01:02 Show author

Thanks, the pin-like bill is distinctive.

This particular bird has lost one leg, but it still foraged well on the day I saw it.

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