Sanderling; Correlimos Tridáctilo

The Dunlins have been moved to a new spotting. When I checked my notes and original pictures I found that I had this one down as a Sanderling in the lagoon by the beach, but when I saved the pictures for uploading I labeled them Dunlin, must have had one too many!

Hi Liam, Thanks for pointing this out. As I view it , I know that 1, 3, 4 & 5 are the same physical bird, the one with the brownish tinge, and I agree with your Sanderling for those. 2 with the greyish tinge and 6 with the two birds, probably one of each, but I am certain that the Greyish birds have the Dunlin bill! This is the first time I have come across many of the wading birds so I am struggling with the IDs and appreciate your help. I recall changing the picture order of these last night but did not see your comment. Interestingly the Sanderling exhibits a different behaviour on the mudflats to that on the beaches, I have not seen that mentioned in books, most of which do not show the winter plumage either. If you would please confirm that it is now 2 & 6 with the Dunlins I will amend the description.