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White-rumped Sandpipers at Ashbridges Bay in Toronto |
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One of two White-rumped Sandpipers on
flooded Woodbine Beach at Ashbridges Bay in Toronto on 29 May 2017.
Note neat rows of breast streaking and arrowhead-shaped streaks down
flanks; long wings that extend beyond tail; and brownish-orange spot
on lower mandible. It`s a regular spring migrant in small numbers
through southern Ontario because most migrate to the Arctic through
the centre of the continent. Click on photo above or link below for
video. |
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Video: Two White-rumped Sandpipers at Ashbridges Bay/Woodbine Beach
in Toronto on 29 May 2017 |
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Red scapular V is
different from Western Sandpiper, which has red tips on these
scapulars. |
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Second White-rumped was not as bright on
the upperparts as the other and it had some worn grey winter
feathers. Wondering if this is a first summer bird. Ashbridges
Bay/Woodbine Beach on 29 May 2017. |
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White rump formed by
white upper tail coverts showed when it raised its wings. The white
rump is visible in flight. |
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White-rumped Sandpiper
and Dunlin both in breeding splendor at Ashbridges Bay/Woodbine
Beach on 29 May 2017. |
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