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Author: louislee    Time: 5/08/2013 01:04     Subject: ID Marsh Sandpiper



Is it a Marsh Sandpiper ?

Thanks

Kam Tin, 2013.04.01
Author: ajohn    Time: 6/08/2013 08:57

Yes, this is a Marsh Sandpiper. The very thin bill is a good way to separate from similar species e.g. Greenshank
Author: QWERTYALEX    Time: 9/08/2013 21:58

Nice pic, like the reflection.
Author: louislee    Time: 12/08/2013 01:02

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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