Sand Plover woes...Recently in northern WA

["Greg and Val Clancy" <>]

Dimitris,

I am not familiar with the races of mongolus but you definitely have a mixed 
flock of both Lesser and Greater Sand Plovers which is common.  The first 
photo is definitely Lesser.  The length of the bill is the best character. 
It took me a long time to become confident with these two species in the 
Clarence Estuary north coast NSW but am very confident now.

Greg
Dr Greg.P. Clancy
Ecologist and Wildlife Guide
Coutts Crossing NSW 2460
0266493153  0429601960

-----Original Message----- 
From: Dimitris Bertzeletos
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 8:49 PM
To: Birding Australia
Subject: Sand Plover woes...Recently in northern WA


Hello all,

I am struggling with these guys:

http://www.birdforum.net/forumdisplay.php?f=114

I am guessing that most are schaeferi with a few mongolus and the odd 
Greater, but unless it's a classic Mongolian I struggle to be certain.
Any input is appreciated!

D.

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