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01-AUG-2015 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

What are they?

I am not sure about this pair. I don't see an exact match in my Birds of Oregon book, but would guess they are some sort of Sandpiper. Right? Sure would appreciate a positive ID.

Nikon 1 V2 ,Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6
1/4000s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso900 hide exif
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Date/Time23-Jul-2015 10:10:36
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON 1 V2
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length300 mm
Exposure Time1/3333 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent900
Exposure Bias-0.33
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Carl Carbone16-Aug-2015 22:28
Not sure of the ID, but they are two different species of sandpiper.
Laura Milholland11-Aug-2015 02:45
I think Semipalmated or Western Sandpiper too - hard to tell them apart, for sure. A fun catch of these little cuties, Vern.
Yi Feng10-Aug-2015 23:39
Beautiful shot!
Hank Vander Velde10-Aug-2015 22:55
Nice image of the two Vern. my guess is that they are Semipalmated Sandpipers.
Allan Jay10-Aug-2015 21:47
Wonderful capture, Vern
V+++
Stephanie10-Aug-2015 21:27
Cute little birdies! :)
paplvr10-Aug-2015 18:07
I think Sanderlings. Nice shot Vern. Linda S
John Shen Photography10-Aug-2015 16:47
Super capture of these beauties! :) ..but do not know what they are.. :P
globalgadabout10-Aug-2015 15:03
well caught...sandpipers does seem correct, but the subtle differences between specific types does create ID difficulties..
danad10-Aug-2015 14:35
A fine composition, with superb colors and light. V.
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS10-Aug-2015 13:40
It could be a sanderling, nice shot Vern! ~V~
Kuriacose Joseph10-Aug-2015 12:59
I think you are right about them being sandpipers, but I also tend to get my sandpipers and plovers mixed up.
Steve Thuman10-Aug-2015 11:23
I'm no expert, but I'll say they are "Least Sandpipers".
Martin Lamoon10-Aug-2015 09:19
They look great, sorry no idea!
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Bea.10-Aug-2015 06:26
Can't help with the ID Vern, but it's a very nice shot of this pair.
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