Temminck's stint (?) in flight (Calidris temminckii)

A Brilliant Flight Image K, Well Done Tfs!!!!!
All The Best
Sue & Simon,
Great Images K !!!

Hello,

excellent flight shot. Tfs!

But it isnt a Ruff imo, as the legs doesnt project the tail and the bill seems to small/dainty (and the underwing seems off).

Its either a Temmincks or a Little Stint imo, but which one?

At first, I got a Temmincks vibe here. But after downloading the picture I noticed:

• dark legs? Or are they olive-yellowish with mud?
• head and breast pattern with distinct "peppered" blackish spots on a whitish/pale cream background. Therefor better for a Little Stint? (yes,it seems a good pattern for some Little Stint/Sanderlings but not for a Temmnicks)
• But the outer tail feathers seems white and the tail strangly pointed.

Conclusion? If forced, I would opt for a Temmincks Stint, but with a bad feeling.

Do you have more pictures? Is it possible to post your picture(s) on Bird Identification Q&A?

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No, unfortunately. But I've seen Temminck's Stints in the area, so maybe it's that... Thanks for the correction.