COBirders-- With great trepidation, after the excitement related to Mark
Peterson's great sandpiper find, I am posting my sighting of a Blue Jay at
our cabin at 9200 ft. in the Sangre de Cristo range. The Checklist for Birds
of the Wet Mountain Valley by the Arkansas Valley Audubon Society shows
Compare the Lake Henry bird to these photos of
Rock Sandpiper: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/312705731
and Purple Sandpiper: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/433376671
In my opinion, its wing stripe looks better for Purple. But I have
basically no experience with either species. Like most of
COBirders,
I'd like to take a few moments of your time to express my gratitude to the
finder of this bird, Mark Peterson. Mark was the observant birder that
found this bird hiding among the rocks on the east side of Lake Henry
yesterday. Mark knew right away that this was going to be a good
Comments from Kevin Zimmer (VENT tour leader & currently in Alaska) who sees both species annually. For the record, I agree with Kevin and believe the bird to be a Purple sandpiper and not Rock Sandpiper for all the reasons he mentions below.Hi Rachel - I'm in Alaska right now, getting ready to
I have found photos of rock sandpiper with very orange bills.
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The left phot in the first row is only one that shows very orange
Norman Erthal
Given the international "reach" of these two species, this is a perfect topic
for ID-Frontiers, in my opinion . . .
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Sebastian T. Patti
552 W. Belden Ave.
Chicago, ILLINOIS 60614-3354
CELL: 773/304-7488
From: cobirds@googlegroups.com on
I disagree with Rock Sandpiper. There is far too much bright yellow
(orange) on the bill and the legs are brighter than any photos of Rock
Sandpipers I have seen. This bird looks like Purple Sandpipers I have seen
in the UK..Also, Rock Sandpipers have more markings below.
Bez Bezuidenhout
Aurora,
I think the yellowish legs and pale gray color of the nape along with the pale
underwings favor Rock Sandpiper. If accepted as such by the Colorado Bird
Records Committee,,I believe this would be new for the Colorado State list.
Nice catch Joey. Future observers should obtain audio recordings
Flying as usual in a long checkmark.
Not quite as loud as usual. They seemed higher up,
the second group actually invisible in the clouds.
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As for bill color, I defer to someone familiar with young Rock Sandpipers
to determine if the extent and coloration is in the norm for that species
or if this would indicate a Purple Sandpiper instead.
Joey.
Joey Kellner
Littleton, Colorado
On Friday, October 7, 2022 at 2:17:47 PM UTC-6 Joey
COBIRDERS,
I've attached a number of photos showing different views/angles of the
PURPLE/ROCK SANDPIPER. The very pale underwings and thick, white upperwing
seem consistent with Rock Sandpiper (however I do not know about immature
plumages of Purple Sandpiper). The bill and leg color and the
The bird is now on the mudflat to the NE of the outflow still best viewed
from the same spot.
I am far from a expert but the bird looks much better for Rock Sandpiper to
my eye then Purple Sandpiper. Joey Kellner got flight pics of the bird
which hopefully will confirm the identification.
Good
PUSA continues now (38.2561096, -103.7200325)
Cole Sage
www.birdsonthewing.com
On Fri, Oct 7, 2022 at 7:46 AM Sebastian Patti
wrote:
> Whoa . . . always wondered about this ID issue . . .
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Whoa . . . always wondered about this ID issue . . .
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Sebastian T. Patti
552 W. Belden Ave.
Chicago, ILLINOIS 60614-3354
CELL: 773/304-7488
From: cobirds@googlegroups.com on behalf of Mark
Peterson
Sent: Friday, October 7, 2022 7:21 AM
COBirders,
Just a quick update, there is still some discussion happening regarding
this bird as to whether it is a PURPLE or ROCK SANDPIPER. The bird did
disappear but could still be there.
Mark Peterson
Colorado Springs
On Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 3:12:48 PM UTC-6 Mark Peterson wrote:
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