Alright fellow bird nerds I need some help with this one. I just spent probably the last hour comparing my picture to pictures in my bird books and online! I chose this picture from my walk on the beach today because I love how the footprints show up behind the bird:) It was also one of the only birds today to cooperate and turn towards me and the light lol:)
So....I thought I had this bird identified as the winter plumage Black-Bellied Plover (most likely female because of the lack of black on the feathers) but alas I cannot be sure that it also could be a winter plumage Sanderling!! It's driving me nuts! However, I did find out that Sanderlings do not have a hind toe but I cannot tell if there is a hind toe on this bird. I think there is but I wanted to be sure before writing all about the differences between the two birds:) Can't wait to hear your opinions! Thanks for your help:)
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