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Previous postings about Bird Identification.
I photographed this bird at Stone Harbor point but could do with some help in identifying it. Image provided.
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Yes - this is OK. Bob
I received the following by email from Robert D:-
I would query your identification of bird 6 from Tichwell as spotted redshank. To me it looks more like a male ruff just as it is losing its breeding plumage. The bill looks too short for spotted redshank, and on redshank/spotted redshank the legs and any bill colour should be bright red. Your bird has orange legs and bill, diagnostic of ruff. Also the white head and neck and the black round the shoulders makes me think of ruff.
I will ask Tom G what he thinks.
Bob
Tom replied by email "Your photo is certainly a Ruff, just as Robert says".
Thank you both for the correction. Bob.
By email - I'm glad someone else agreed with me ………..It's ok to use any photos you want. Let me know if you need any originals.
Robert.
Just to complete this thread - nobody should feel any embarrassment if they get a bird ID wrong - how else do we learn? In my own case I freely admit that my ID skills are poor - I am much more interested in why the bird is present in the particular habitat, how does it behave and how does it react to other species in the same habitat.
Getting help from more experienced people is what birding is all about. It can also encourage people to visit Forum in this website so perhaps I should get a few more wrong. This month is heading for an all time high in terms of visitors and depth of interest.
Bob.
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