yellowlegs deliberations GRYE

Greater Yellowlegs GRYE (Tringa melanoleuca)

 

 

McSlender Reservoir (east of Garcia's Nursery)

Martindale Flats

Greater Victoria BC

 

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Field Mark Cues ^i^

 

Differences between the Yellowlegs can be subtle

 

Here are some things to keep in mid

 

Killdeer as Size Reference GRYE has body size obviously Bigger than Killdeer --- this one is quite a reliable differentiator

 

GRYE is overall heavier in structure -- longer heavier bill (and as guide books often note-- typically has a discernable upturn)

In this case , we have a Juvenile/Immature and the upturn only slightly pronounced or developed.

The hefty thickness of bill at the base of the bill can be,with practice, an indicator of GRYE

 

The relative "big boned -ness" of legs can be,with practice, an indicator of GRYE as well

 

 

 

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