Posted by Vincent Lucas on August 06, 2002 at 22:28:35:
In Reply to: Unusual shorebird on Crandon Flats posted by Robin Diaz on August 06, 2002 at 18:14:04:
Robin:
I'm no authority on anything, especially shorebirds, but that won't stop me from having an opinion :>) I think that your bird might be a ruff (reeve). Your description seems appropriate, especially clues like the size of the bird, shape of head and leg color. Go to this URL:
http://aves.net/rarities/reeve-summer-02.html
Scroll down to the third photo (I think). Is this anything like the bird you saw? Just a thought. I'm sure some of the "heavyweights" will come up with a more definitive answer but I'll go out on a limb and say ruff (reeve).
Good birding!
Vince Lucas
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