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23-JUL-2005 Tom Grey

Long-billed Dowitcher, fall breeding plumage

Edwards NWR, Alviso

This bird has relatively few remaining dark marks on the side of the breast and neck, and those that are present are either bars or ambiguous in shape because so worn. In addition, the entire underparts appear to be red. I believe this to be a Long-billed Dowitcher. Compare the Short-billed photographed same place same time, with clearcut spots on the side of the breast, and white underparts: http://www.pbase.com/image/46611111 .

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM
1/640s f/9.0 at 700.0mm iso200 full exif

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