Intermediate Mannerisms

IMO ..from a North American perspective this bird has foraging mannerisms intermedite between a Spotted Sandpiper and a Lesser Yellowlegs

 

Like the Spotted in that it intermediately does the "Rump Pump"

 

Although comparable in size top the Solitary Sandpiper , it forages at a faster pace - more vigorously and animated than a SOSA

Rather reminiscent of its cousin the Lesser Yellowlegs

 

Yet it is not so frenetic and frantic as a Greater Yellowlegs' typical feeding style

 

 

i was very fortunate on this particular morning with practically continuous views for almost an hour as it foraged

 

Wood Sandpiper WOSA (Tringa glareola)

 

[Western Sandpiper WESA (Calidris mauri) in background at one point]

 

 

Panama Flats

Saanich BC

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Taken on July 8, 2021

Congrats Geoffrey on finding this exquisite mega rarity

 

i had been 0 for 3 before this outing ..

 

There has been more water coverage than is typical at this location, this spring season.

One of the best spots for shorebirds & ducks around Greater Victoria - early 2021..and on into the summer

Done