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(Message started by: Neil on Aug 31^st, 2006, 1:08pm)

Title: Common Sandpiper
Post by Neil on Aug 31^st, 2006, 1:08pm

Back from my holidays and headed on over to Lamma to see what had turned up. This is one of a pair that I digiscoped last year. Neil

Lamma Island,
Hong Kong,
China.

31/08/06

Olympus 7070wz plus Swarovski STS80HD scope and Sw 30x eyepiece and DCA adapter

http://www.pbase.com/neilfif11/image/66051261.jpg

Title: Re: Common Sandpiper
Post by David_Diskin on Aug 31^st, 2006, 3:29pm

This is a nice clear shot, but I don't think it can be one of a pair digiscoped last year.

The very heavy dark-and-buff barring on the wing coverts suggest that the bird is, in fact, a juvenile.

david

Title: Re: Common Sandpiper
Post by Neil on Aug 31^st, 2006, 8:32pm

David, thanks for that confirmation. I'll have to go back and check to see if the other one had the same coloration.Neil.