Re: [MDOsprey] Re: Bombay Hook List
Charlie Muise (cmmbirds@yahoo.com)
Sat, 24 Jul 1999 09:05:16 -0400 (EDT)
Bob,
First of all, I am an intermediate birder, so anything I
say is, naturally subject to review :-) But...
I am very positive about the LEFL, as it che-bek'd for me
about half a dozen times as I watched it, and I am very
familiar with those from when I lived in the Poconos.
The other 2, well, I am pretty sure, but...
the white-rumped I had 2 with all-white rumps, and the
bills of all in the small group were longer than
semipalmated, but not thick at the base like western.
the long-billed dowitchers (about 6) were strewn
throughout, and I was going on nothing but comparison
between birds in different areas i.e. "the 3rd from the
left has a much more decurved bill"
So there you have my opinion, for what its worth. I hope
it helps you. Let me know if these aren't adequate
markings.
Charlie Muise
--- Robert Ringler <ringler@cct.infi.net> wrote:
> Charlie,
> Could you enlighten us on the identification of severazl
> birds
> from your Bombay Hook list, namely White-rumped
> Sandpiper, Long-billed
> Dowitcher, and Least Flycatcher, all of which are
> exceptionally rare here
> at this time of year. Stasz and I have discussed these
> birds numerous
> times and since I need all the help I can get I would
> like an additional
> opinion.
>
> Bob Ringler
>
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Jug Bay Wetlands sanctuary
Next to the Beautiful Chesapeake Bay
Maryland, USA
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