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07 December 2013

Common Sandpiper





I think this is some kind of sandpiper.
(Help with the ID would be appreciated.)
Matalajärvi, Espoo 3.8.2013.

Thank you Monica for confirming
that this is a common sandpiper, drillsnäppa.

I'm sharing with I'd Rather B Birdin'.



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32 comments:

  1. TexWisGirl7 December 2013 at 21:12

    he's very cute.

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  2. Kenneth Cole Schneider7 December 2013 at 21:31

    Can't help with the ID but the shot is very clear and someone will certainly be familiar with it.

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  3. Joanne Olivieri7 December 2013 at 21:38

    Looks like a sandpiper and is adorable. Great detailed shots.

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  4. Billy Blue Eyes7 December 2013 at 22:28

    They are quick at running

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    1. Unknown8 December 2013 at 09:10

      Thank you Bill! He didn't stay very long either.

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  5. theconstantwalker8 December 2013 at 00:16

    Beautiful birds to see...

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  6. HansHB8 December 2013 at 00:37

    Lovely post!
    Well done!

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  7. sunshine8 December 2013 at 02:56

    Beautiful photo, maybe a sandpiper.

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  8. Anonymous8 December 2013 at 08:56

    It is a beautiful bird! I wish you a great sunday!

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  9. Anni 8 December 2013 at 13:43

    I'm not sure either, but it could possibly be a solitary sandpiper. If you ever see it again, or another just like it...if when they walk the shoreline, if they kinda rock when they walk [like a rocking chair, back and forth with its head] then it IS a solitary sandpiper. That is one of the distinguishing traits of the particular 'piper!!

    Great images.
    Check out Google and compare to what you spotted?!!!

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    1. Unknown8 December 2013 at 19:50

      Thank you Anni! I think Monica's ID is correct. I read more about the common sandpipers at Nature Gate.

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  10. Daniela Augustka8 December 2013 at 14:06

    Very like it, Gunilla.

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  11. Anonymous8 December 2013 at 16:51

    Lovely series.

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  12. NatureFootstep8 December 2013 at 17:34

    It should be a Common Sandpiper - Drillsnäppa. And great shots of it.

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    1. Unknown8 December 2013 at 19:52

      Thank you Monica! A big thank you for your help with the ID! I read more about the common sandpiper at Nature Gate.

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  13. Leovi8 December 2013 at 23:23

    Beautiful photos! I love that bird !

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  14. Stewart M9 December 2013 at 11:38

    Hi there - nice shot and I would have gone with Common Sandpiper too.

    cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  15. Anne (cornucopia)9 December 2013 at 16:44

    I think these are such interesting birds!

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  16. Anonymous10 December 2013 at 21:16

    I am horrible at identifying birds, but I do enjoy watching them. Lovely captures.

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    1. Unknown10 December 2013 at 22:24

      Thank you Teresa! I'm not good at identifying birds either.

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