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Author: wchiyin Time: 19/04/2009 21:06 Subject: What kind of sandpiper?

Really have not idea?

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Author: bond Time: 19/04/2009 22:10

The first one is not a sandpiper, it is a stint.
you can check The Birds of Hong Kong and South China p. 104

The second one are wood sandpipers.

Author: ajohn Time: 20/04/2009 11:14

The birds in the first photo are Long-toed Stint. Note the very small size, pale legs and bright, orange-toned upperparts

Author: wchiyin Time: 20/04/2009 11:52

thanks a lot

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