Michigan Sandpiper (1 Viewer)

[sirijay]

There was an e-bird report of a Baird's Sandpiper at this location in Ann Arbor, MI. There were a couple of sandpipers and an Yellowlegs together. I don't think these two photos are of the same bird, but I am wondering whether one of them is a Baird's? Thank for your help.

 

[Butty]

No: wings too short, upperparts wrong pattern (shouldn't have white lines), chest not dark enough, no funny spot on lore. Bill looks a bit long and droopy, otherwise I would say they were two (different) semipalmated sandpipers.

 

[D Halas]

The second bird is a Semipalmated Sandpiper; the first is a Least Sandpiper with its legs in shadow, making them appear darker than they actually are.

 

[Brian J Small]

Both Least for me

 

[Butty]

Explains the worryingly-droopy bill-tip. Legs in pic 2 look good and muddy. 👍🏻