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Shorebirds at Blenheim Lagoons |
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Several hundred shorebirds were in the
sprinklers at Blenheim Lagoons on 6 May 2010. |
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Male (left) and
brightly coloured female Wilson's Phalaropes in alternate plumage. 6
May 2010 |
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A second male Wilson`s
Phalarope still with basic scapulars and coverts. 6 May 2010. |
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The most numerous
shorebird was Dunlin. |
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Possible first alternate Dunlin which
has not fully molted into alternate plumage. See retained grey basic
feathers and very worn coverts. 6 May 2010. |
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Lesser Yellowlegs in
alternate plumage. 6 May 2010. |
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Pectoral Sandpiper in
alternate plumage. 6 May 2010. |
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See also Long-billed
Dowitchers at Blemheim on 6 May 2010: |
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http://www.jeaniron.ca/Shorebirds/2010/lbdowvariation.htm |
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