Results 1 to 5 of 5

Thread: Curlew Sandpiper ?

  1. #1
    Founder Member Chocky's Avatar
    Real Name
    Beryl
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Exmouth
    Posts
    17,488
    Cameras and Equipment

    Nikon D7200 Camera. Nikon 55-300mm VR F4.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX NIKKOR SWM WAF-5 DX Micro Nikkor 40mmf/2.8G SWM DX swm ED af aspherical 18-55 With wide angle converter Nikon Coolpix S5100 Sony HandycamDCR-SR58 Hama tripod Canon Pixma iP7250 PixmaMG5500

    Default Curlew Sandpiper ?

    I think this is a Curlew Sandpiper but am not really sure
    Can you help please ?
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	DSC_0159.JPG 
Views:	1006 
Size:	213.1 KB 
ID:	8132   Click image for larger version. 

Name:	DSC_0104.JPG 
Views:	600 
Size:	246.6 KB 
ID:	8133  

  2. #2
    Administrator rolf's Avatar
    Real Name
    Rolf
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Tilehurst, Berkshire
    Posts
    11,264
    Cameras and Equipment

    Olympus E-30, Sigma 50-500mm Lens, Sigma 150mm Macro lens, Zuiko 70-300mm lens, Sigma 50mm F1,4 lens, Extension tube, 1.4x tele-converter, Carbon FibreTripod, Monopod, Vanguard Binoculars, Celestron 80F-ED Scope, Remembird recorder.

    Default

    Thought it might perhaps be a Dunlin Beryl, but really not too good on these birds, they are a new departure for me.

    Main features, the bar down the centre of the tail, small scale pattern on the bottom edge of the wing, slightly straighter beak.
    Rolf

  3. #3
    Founder Member Chocky's Avatar
    Real Name
    Beryl
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Exmouth
    Posts
    17,488
    Cameras and Equipment

    Nikon D7200 Camera. Nikon 55-300mm VR F4.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX NIKKOR SWM WAF-5 DX Micro Nikkor 40mmf/2.8G SWM DX swm ED af aspherical 18-55 With wide angle converter Nikon Coolpix S5100 Sony HandycamDCR-SR58 Hama tripod Canon Pixma iP7250 PixmaMG5500

    Default

    It could be. They are very similar This one does appear to have long black legs where the Dunlin has short black legs and has a large black under patch but I don't know either . I'll see if I have any others they were in a flock of quite a large number.
    Here is another . Note no large black patch on the underside
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	DSC_0105.jpg 
Views:	204 
Size:	181.2 KB 
ID:	8152   Click image for larger version. 

Name:	DSC_0155.jpg 
Views:	225 
Size:	246.1 KB 
ID:	8153  
    Last edited by Chocky; 02-02-2009 at 07:00 PM.

  4. #4
    Merlin
    Guest

    Default

    Dunlin Beryl. It gets a bit awkward now as they are just beginning to show signs of going into breeding plumage.


    Pete.

  5. #5
    Founder Member Chocky's Avatar
    Real Name
    Beryl
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Exmouth
    Posts
    17,488
    Cameras and Equipment

    Nikon D7200 Camera. Nikon 55-300mm VR F4.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX NIKKOR SWM WAF-5 DX Micro Nikkor 40mmf/2.8G SWM DX swm ED af aspherical 18-55 With wide angle converter Nikon Coolpix S5100 Sony HandycamDCR-SR58 Hama tripod Canon Pixma iP7250 PixmaMG5500

    Default

    Oh right.Thank you Rolf and Pete
    I'm not familiar with these little birds they usually stay up at Bowling Green Marsh
    Would that be one (I noticed) has some black spots on his/her underside ?
    Nice little birds Can upload them now Thank you both again

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. First ever spoon-billed sandpiper chicks hatch in the UK
    By WD-40 in forum Wildlife News feeds
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 15-07-2012, 10:27 PM
  2. Mission to save rarest sandpiper
    By WD-40 in forum Wildlife News feeds
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 03-06-2011, 07:28 AM
  3. Green Sandpiper
    By joe in forum Aquatic Birds, Water Fowl and Seabirds
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 10-08-2010, 06:28 PM
  4. Common sandpiper
    By joe in forum Aquatic Birds, Water Fowl and Seabirds
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 02-08-2010, 09:59 PM
  5. Sandpiper, Actitis hypoleucos
    By Chocky in forum Aquatic Birds, Water Fowl and Seabirds
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 14-12-2009, 01:26 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Copyright of members' images remains with the individual member and these images may not be reproduced or downloaded without their written permission.
If you cannot contact the relevant member for permission, please contact Thames Valley Birds and we will pass on your request.

pets and plants

WYW
Birding Top 500 Counter RSPB - Nature's Voice
The Admin Zone Directory of Forums


Top Lists