White-rumped Sandpipers at Ashbridges Bay in Toronto

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.

 

Video: Two White-rumped Sandpipers at Ashbridges Bay/Woodbine Beach in Toronto on 29 May 2017

Red scapular V is different from Western Sandpiper, which has red tips on these scapulars.

 

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.

 

White rump formed by white upper tail coverts showed when it raised its wings. The white rump is visible in flight.

 

White-rumped Sandpiper and Dunlin both in breeding splendor at Ashbridges Bay/Woodbine Beach on 29 May 2017.