Baird's
Sandpipers at Reesor Pond in Markham near Toronto, Ontario |
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three photos on 26 July 2005 |
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Above: Adult showing mixture of
worn dark-centered alternate feathers mixed with new basic scapular/mantle
feathers. Frayed wing coverts
retained basic plumage. Note long primary extension beyond longest tertial and folded wings extending
well past tail tip on 26 July 2005. |
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Above: Note white
throat and weak Pectoral-like bib on 26 July 2005. |
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Above: Adult birds in
early stages of prebasic body molt on 26 July 2005. Flight feathers molted later on
wintering grounds. |
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