lyatming

The photos are taken in Iceland. Are they Redshank and Purple sandpiper? Or, both of them are Lesser yellowleg.





[ Last edited by lyatming at 7/08/2008 13:51 ]

kmatthew

Neck is too long and the shape is wrong for Purple, it also have a barred tail so this ruled out Purple. Are these 2 different birds?? I am guessing they are juv. Redshanks but I am not counting on myself...

HFCheung

I think this is Common Redshank. I have found a similar photo. Compare that to HK birds, the bill seems to be a bit shorter.
http://www.birdguides.com/pictur ... 9&rty=0&v=1

HF Cheung