I find them quite confusing if you don’t see them together or
with other species for a size comparison –
From: Daniel Mantle
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Sent: Sunday, 14 February 2010 10:49 PM
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Subject: RE: [canberrabirds] Help required with wader ID
Hi
Brian
They look like winter plumage Greenshank to me. The bills are too thick, long
and slightly upturned for Marsh Sands. Overall Marsh Sands usually have paler
upperparts than this, with more of a supercilium behind the eye, and can
have a bit more of a capped appearance (but this can be very subtle).
Although there is nothing for comparison, these birds do look quite
chunky too. Marsh Sands are really elegant, slight waders. Winter
plumage Marsh Sands usually have yellowish legs but this is variable
and they can be as greyish-green as the birds in your photo.
Cheers Dan
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Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:30:41 +1100
Subject: Help required with wader ID
Last
year I visited the Western Treatment Plant in Victoria and now have some wader
photos that I need some assistance with. This photo isn't the best but I
am hoping it is good enough to make an ID. My initial thoughts were of a
Marsh Sandpiper but I am not at all confident.
Thanking
anyone who can assist.
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