Just to close the loop we analyzed our photos of the suspected Short-billed Dowitcher yesterday and confirmed with Ron Pittaway that it was indeed a Short-billed (hendersonii sub-species). It has extensive cinnamon colouring right down to the legs and under the belly to the tail. It has spotted rather than barred sides.
Heading down this morning and will report if it, or a Red Knot, appears. Ah don't we all love shorebird identificatiom! Theresa Dobko Directions as per earlier posts _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists (OFO) - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbirds.ca For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup Posting guidelines can be found at http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdsguide Visit the OFO Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OntarioFieldOrnithologists
