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p.1 #1 · is this a short billed dowitcher?????

Out walking the beach here in SW Florida and photographed this bird. I THINK it is a short billed dowitcher but these shorebirds look so much alike I am not sure. Anyone know for sure? Thanks! http://www.pbase.com/image/150110294.jpg

May 10, 2013 at 12:00 PM

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p.1 #2 · is this a short billed dowitcher?????

Nice shot Bill. I'll go with short-billed, but would not put much money on it.

May 10, 2013 at 06:52 PM

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p.1 #3 · is this a short billed dowitcher?????

I don't know though I do like the photo

Morris

May 10, 2013 at 07:17 PM

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p.1 #4 · is this a short billed dowitcher?????

I can't help, but it's a nice shot ~ Ron

May 10, 2013 at 07:48 PM

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p.1 #5 · is this a short billed dowitcher?????

Thanks for the replies. Any one know

Really harsh light made a lot of dodge and burning necessary.

May 11, 2013 at 07:32 AM

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p.1 #6 · is this a short billed dowitcher?????

its a willet. 100% guaranteed. bet my life. dowitchers have longer bill and is a warmer reddish color at this time of year.

nice shot.

dorian

May 11, 2013 at 07:59 AM

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p.1 #7 · is this a short billed dowitcher?????

Willet? I did not think they were so spotted

Is the spotting breeding plumage?

May 11, 2013 at 09:00 AM

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p.1 #8 · is this a short billed dowitcher?????

yes, much more speckled in breeding plumage. compare with winter plumage:

***there are actually eastern and western willets, but that's a whole other discussion!

May 11, 2013 at 09:27 AM

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p.1 #9 · is this a short billed dowitcher?????

Ah, thanks. Every time I think I have learned a shore bird, they change plumage!!

May 11, 2013 at 09:49 AM

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p.1 #10 · is this a short billed dowitcher?????

Fine shot Bill. My education continues ......... thanks!

David

May 12, 2013 at 08:12 AM

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p.1 #11 · is this a short billed dowitcher?????

Thanks David. And thank goodness for people like dorian willing to educate us all!!!

May 12, 2013 at 01:24 PM


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