Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

I would rather a post about a rarity even if it turns out later not to be so. I am sure we all learned a bit more about Dunlin and Curlew Sandpipers. Nothing to be embarrassed about, you made the call and handled it well regardless of the outcome. Cheers, "I prefer to be true to

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

I would rather a post about a rarity even if it turns out later not to be so. I am sure we all learned a bit more about Dunlin and Curlew Sandpipers. Nothing to be embarrassed about, you made the call and handled it well regardless of the outcome. Cheers, "I prefer to be true to

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

We all make mistakes. No worries. I found this VERY helpful in learning more about DUNLIN and CURLEW SANDPIPERS in basic plumage. On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 2:49 PM, Mike wrote: > I'm a fan of getting the word out and giving people a chance to see the > bird, even if it

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

We all make mistakes. No worries. I found this VERY helpful in learning more about DUNLIN and CURLEW SANDPIPERS in basic plumage. On Wed, Sep 27, 2017 at 2:49 PM, Mike wrote: > I'm a fan of getting the word out and giving people a chance to see the > bird, even if it isn't what we originally

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

I'm a fan of getting the word out and giving people a chance to see the bird, even if it isn't what we originally thought. That said, I'm kind of glad I didn't see this bird! Lol Mike Cooper Ridge, LI Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 27, 2017, at 1:30 PM, Arie Gilbert

Re: [nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

I'm a fan of getting the word out and giving people a chance to see the bird, even if it isn't what we originally thought. That said, I'm kind of glad I didn't see this bird! Lol Mike Cooper Ridge, LI Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 27, 2017, at 1:30 PM, Arie Gilbert wrote: > > In a recent

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

In a recent post it was said “Shorebirds are not easy.”  Yep. I’ll admit to a modicum of embarrassment at getting this ID wrong. Having said so, multiple field guides refer to a field mark of white rump, which I saw well, but upon which I apparently placed undeserved weight. Well if you can't

[nysbirds-l] Curlew Sandpiper vs Dunlin in Basic Plumage

In a recent post it was said “Shorebirds are not easy.”  Yep. I’ll admit to a modicum of embarrassment at getting this ID wrong. Having said so, multiple field guides refer to a field mark of white rump, which I saw well, but upon which I apparently placed undeserved weight. Well if you can't