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Another angle. Obvious evidence of palmations proves this can only be either a Semipalmated or a Western. Consensus view is that this is a Semipalmated. Note however obvious white "braces" down the back, quite strong orangey-rufous fringing on some feathers, obvious from some angles in good light (including some tertials, sides of crown, ear coverts etc). Also I notice some rather delicate chevrons on the flanks, shown on quite a few photos. Bill seems typical for Semipalmated ... however Western males can be similar. |
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