Apologies for including the photos instead of the links- I forgot which group and rules I was replying to
Mike Cooper Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 27, 2018, at 6:43 PM, Mike <[email protected]> wrote: > > I was more inclined to think that if it’s one or the other, it might be an > oddball Western rather than Semi. I’ve never seen a Semi with anywhere near > the extent of markings on the underparts that this bird shows. It has well > defined chevrons along the flanks and spotting and streaking onto the > undertail coverts. The bill is short, but not particularly blob- tipped. > Two photos below from John Gluth and Lisa Nasta showing the bold chevrons and > marked UTC > > Mike Cooper > > <image1.jpeg> > > > Sent from my iPhone >> >>> Hi Steve, >>> >>> Whenever, I see “hybrid” in any reports I am always tempted to immediately >>> take a peep. Despite looking at the images from the field on my phone I >>> have to respectfully disagree with the “presumed” hybrid call on the bird >>> you referenced. >>> >>> This to me, is just a Semipalmated Sandpiper (SESA). I agree it is a tad >>> heavily marked below but nothing in the structure or bill is suggestive of >>> a Western hybrid with a SESA. >>> >>> I certainly claim no expertise; however, my time having Semipalmated >>> Sandpipers in the hand and field observations, I have learned to appreciate >>> variation in plumage and size. The plumage on this bird in my opinion is >>> within the range of just a straight up Semipalmated Sandpiper. >>> >>> When I have a chance, I will take a look on a bigger screen and perhaps >>> provide more details. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> -------- >>> "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the >>> ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own >>> abhorrence." ~ Frederick Douglass >>> >>> 風 Swift as the wind >>> 林 Quiet as the forest >>> 火 Conquer like the fire >>> 山 Steady as the mountain >>> Sun Tzu The Art of War >>> >>>> (\__/) >>>> (= '.'=) >>>> (") _ (") >>>> Sent from somewhere in the field using my mobile device! >>> >>> Andrew Baksh >>> www.birdingdude.blogspot.com >>> >>> On Aug 27, 2018, at 3:09 PM, Steve Walter <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> I’ve posted pictures of an interesting Calidris sandpiper that has been on >>>> the East Pond at Jamaica Bay. It was first photographed by Peter Post on >>>> Saturday and observed by Kevin Karlson (co-author of The Shorebird Guide). >>>> I was able to relocate and photograph the bird on Sunday, then discuss it >>>> with Kevin. He’s of the opinion that it’s a hybrid between Western and >>>> Semipalmated Sandpipers. In simplest terms, he described it as having the >>>> upperparts of a Semipalmated and the underparts of a Western. The bird is >>>> extensively marked underneath, not only along the flanks, but on the >>>> belly. Semipalmated would never be like that. And actually, neither >>>> species should be so extensively marked this late. The bill looks like >>>> that of a Semipalmated, while the head shows a squared look more typical >>>> of a Western. Pictures can be seen at my web site >>>> http://stevewalternature.com/ under Birds, Recent Work. >>>> >>>> For the record, other weekend birds at Jamaica Bay other than the much >>>> ballyhooed Hudsonian Godwit, include 1 Caspian Tern on the pond Saturday >>>> and 2 fly bys Sunday, at least one juvenile Western Sandpiper both days, >>>> many White-rumped Sandpipers, and Stilt Sandpiper now starting to appear >>>> in the juvenile form. A Common Raven was seen by many, soaring over the >>>> visitor center Saturday. >>>> >>>> The water level is decidedly on the high side, but there’s enough room for >>>> birds and people. Getting to the raunt requires walking through water in >>>> places. Note that the safest passage is sometimes well away from the edge >>>> of the pond. There are two deeper puddles that reach the phragmites in the >>>> southeast corner. Do not walk along their edges. And also watch out for >>>> the Salt Marsh Fleabane, if you can. These plants are in full bloom now >>>> and adding a touch of beauty to the pond. And if you pay close enough >>>> attention to the bright pink flowers, you just might be rewarded with the >>>> sight of a Salt Marsh Skipper. >>>> >>>> >>>> Steve Walter >>>> Bayside, NY >>>> -- >>>> NYSbirds-L List Info: >>>> Welcome and Basics >>>> Rules and Information >>>> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave >>>> Archives: >>>> The Mail Archive >>>> Surfbirds >>>> ABA >>>> Please submit your observations to eBird! >>>> -- >>> >>> -- >>> NYSbirds-L List Info: >>> Welcome and Basics >>> Rules and Information >>> Subscribe, Configuration and Leave >>> Archives: >>> The Mail Archive >>> Surfbirds >>> ABA >>> Please submit your observations to eBird! >>> -- >> This communication and any attachments are intended only for the use of the >> individual or entity named as the addressee. It may contain information >> which is privileged and/or confidential under applicable law. 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