AMEN!
On 9/4/2013 10:22 PM, Ruth Stewart wrote:
> I think ID questions posted to the list are excellent opportunities for all of us to learn. Don't feel shy or reluctant to do so. Just remember not to post picture to the list but to create an 'outside' link.
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> Ruth Stewart
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> E. Dorset, VT
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>> Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2013 08:41:10 -0400
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>> Subject: [VTBIRD] Help with Sandpiper ID (way off topic)
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>> We were at Jones Beach on Long Island last week and saw a lot of medium sized sandpipers with black legs, a longish slightly downcurved bill, and dark eye stripe and neck ring. We can't figure out what we saw. They looked ploverish but the bill was too long and thin.
>> http://s1222.photobucket.com/user/LarryandMona/media/MysterySandpiper_zps2e461dbf.jpg.html
>> We realize that this has very little to do with Vermont birds but would appreciate some help.
>> Thanks,
>> Larry and Mona
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