Cairns - Long-toed stint, Pectoral SP?

[Martin Cake <>]

Just been to Cairns and enjoyed the waders. There was a singe Long- 
toed Stint on the northern end of the esplanade on Tuesday 30th  
October, with a mixed flock of waders (mainly knots). Fairly red in  
colour, i.e. close to breeding plumage.
I also saw what I am almost certain was a Pectoral Sandpiper on the  
beach at Green Island Tuesday 30th, then what look to be exactly the  
same bird a few hours later on the Esplanade. Again a fairly reddish  
plumage especially the crown.
Anyone else seen these birds and could confirm the ID? I have some  
average photos I will try to post.
Martin

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