This is not a species I see very often. I have mixed feelings about seeing them, they are interesting little birds, usually only found individually on this coast and mixing with the other peep which are a little smaller in comparison except for the White-rumped which are similar in size. The longer primary feathers which extend beyond the tail is one good field mark although shared by the White-rumped. The Baird's being browner in colour. This is probably a juvenile bird. My mixed feelings stem from the fact that I destroyed a previous favourite camera trying to photograph one.
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Great shots. It’s got a special kind of walk. Did the camera survive this time?
Thanks. They do tend to walk more upright than other peeps. They remind me a little of Buff-breasted Sandpipers. Yes the camera survived this outing, I hope I learned my lesson.
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