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Long-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus scolopaceus

Photo by p.young713
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Field Notes

Description:

My daughter took this photo.I did not Photoshop it. It came out like this.

Habitat:

Gulf of Mexico

Notes:

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Long-billed_Dowitcher/id

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
p.young713
Thank You, Ladies! I think it is a Long-billed Dowitcher. There may have came early this year? They were not at the local beach's the last time, only Sea Gulls.
CindyBinghamKeiser
It is a bit hard to tell but perhaps a Long-billed Dowitcher if this photo was taken in the winter.
NicoleB
If it were Europe, I would guess Snipe,...

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