We identified this shorebird as a Piping Plover as follows:
- Small, stocky frame
- Large dark eye on pale face
- Orange legs
The Piping Plover is a new species to our Life List, which now stands at 237.
Thursday, November 5, 2015
NONBREEDING PIPING PLOVER, TIGERTAIL BEACH, MARCO ISLAND, FL
NONBREEDING MARBLED GODWIT, TIGERTAIL BEACH, MARCO ISLAND, FL
We identified this sandpiper as a nonbreeding Marbled Godwit as follows:
- Very long upturned bill with pinkish base
- Large size
- Buffy/cinnamon color
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