Yes I had thought these were Marsh Sandpipers. My only reservation was these seemed a little larger than ones I had observed earlier in the day, but I think this was a trick of the light.....or watching too many Sharpies all day. I now feel a little confident that is what they are. Thanks again
These ones kinda look like Marsh Sandpipers.... "long needle-like bill"
Again, just a rookie guess
Dave, Sydney.
I tend to agree but I'm a rookie too!
I'll 3rd Marsh Sandpipers
Yes I had thought these were Marsh Sandpipers. My only reservation was these seemed a little larger than ones I had observed earlier in the day, but I think this was a trick of the light.....or watching too many Sharpies all day. I now feel a little confident that is what they are. Thanks again
Hi Rob, besides the size difference & the fine needle like bill on Marsh Sandpiper, other differences are:
Greenshank tend to have a dark mark betweeen the bill & eye, absent on Marshie.
Marshie have a white eyebrow extending back past the eye giving them a capped appearance.
Marshie are more dainty or delicate looking.
Thanks, its all starting to sink in