fbaele
Ballona Creek, CA, USA. Aug. 14, 2015
I am having difficulties identifying this bird. I believe it could be a Dunlin but they are rare in Southern CA at this time, so I would like to be sure it is a Dunlin and not a Least or Western Sandpiper. I believe there are 5 Dunlin in this photo, correct? Besides appearing larger than either the Least or Western Sandpipers, they seem to prefer a different habitat (deeper water). Any help is appreciated!
Ballona Creek, CA, USA. Aug. 14, 2015
I am having difficulties identifying this bird. I believe it could be a Dunlin but they are rare in Southern CA at this time, so I would like to be sure it is a Dunlin and not a Least or Western Sandpiper. I believe there are 5 Dunlin in this photo, correct? Besides appearing larger than either the Least or Western Sandpipers, they seem to prefer a different habitat (deeper water). Any help is appreciated!