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5-2-07 Michael Todd

Long-billed Dowitchers

Phillipy area; Lake Co TN

Notice the overall dark look to the back of these birds, with Short-bills having broader orange/rufous edges, giving the back a different look. The lighter-marked bird to the left had me wondering for a minute about Short-billed, but everything added up to Long-billed with it. Notice the wingtip falling short of the tail, and the long tibia on all these birds.

This group flew around the pool a couple of times, with nothing but 'keeks' to be heard.

Nikon Coolpix 4500 ,Pentax PF-80ED

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