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ElseMikkelsen Unknown spotting
Unknown spotting commented on by ElseMikkelsen California, USA10 years ago

That is a dowitcher in basic (winter) plumage. Long-billed Dowitcher is more likely than Short-billed Dowitcher, but voice is the only really diagnostic field mark between the two during winter.
A yellowlegs would be more slender, with a thinner bill and more of a streaked/spotted pattern.

ElseMikkelsen Fox Sparrow
Fox Sparrow commented on by ElseMikkelsen San Francisco, California, USA10 years ago

Fox Sparrow. Note bill shape, lack of distinct facial stripes, and bold chevron-shaped chest spots.
Poor bird!

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