shorebird, 
Peep, 
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, 
Queens
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Yet another funky peep...
Yep, I like em unique looking and colorful and...wait a minute. What did you think I was talking about? I am talking about birds people. Okay, now that we are refocused; lets get back on track with the subject at hand. Below, are a few photos of another interesting peep that I photographed at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens NY. After some review of reading material and video + photos that I took, I am leaning towards... Wait, did you think I was going to make it that easy for you? Well the truth is, I am not sure myself. Take a look at the images and weigh in with your ID and why. Please don't be shy about posting your comments, this is how we all learn and I am learning as I go.
Tags: shorebird, Peep, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens
shorebird, Peep, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Queens
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compare the two here: http://www.pbase.com/peterericsson/image/85517654
Hi Andrew, since I am not used to seeing in breeding colors, off the bat, I thought Semi-palmated, but doesn't fit when I really look at it. Black legs, thicker bill, brownish/reddish breast make me think perhaps juv. Sanderling or a Red-Necked Stint (never saw one)but seems less rufous than brown to me, but there is variation. Would love to see what the experts and you feel it is.
dan
I'm curious if these two birds really have black legs or it just appears that way...
I'm going with semi-palmated. It's the closest I can come up with using my Stoke's field guide.
Very similar to the the Senegalese Colour ringed Eurasian spoonbill
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