[Fwd: [BIRDING-AUS] Little Stint in Melbourne - Plumage]

[Chris Brandis <>]

 Hi, just a point.
I spent some time in Kenya when waders were passing along the east coast
after breeding, including 1000s of Little Stints. Non had all but the faintest
sign of breeding plumage, non had the white V on the back.
On the way home I met a South African twitcher who was very exited at just
seeing a Red-necked Stint, in non-breeding plumage, and he describe the difficulties
including the amount of dark centre in the coverts.  He said one of the first
points was the lack of breast white going up in front of the wing as a small
triangular patch, the LS has the collar merging into the base line of the
wing. So far I have found this true but very subjective depending on how
the plumage is sitting, fluffed up or tight.

Cheers  Chis