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Stilt Sandpiper (7)

Calidris himantopus

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

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Date taken: Aug 24 2023

Details: juvenile

Blenheim - An uncommon migrant. I sat on the grass and waited. After a short time the bird walked to within six feet. That's why shorebirds can be fun to work with if you play the waiting game rather than chasing, which seldom works.

Date uploaded: Aug 27 2023

Comments (5):
Ahmad Shah: Great find. Well done.
BrianMorin: I couldn't believe my luck with this species. There were five birds present – my previous experience over the years has only been with single birds.

White-rumped Sandpiper (7)

Calidris fuscicollis

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

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Date taken: Sep 16 2022

Details: adult, molting

Presqu'ile Provincial Park

Date uploaded: Sep 18 2022

Comments (2):
Ahmad Shah: Great find, nicely captured.
BrianMorin: It was nice to get an action shot.

Short-billed Dowitcher (7)

Limnodromus griseus

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

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Date taken: May 10 2026

Details: adult

Hillman Marsh - Similar to Long-billed. Bill usually shorter and it begins to gently curve downward about one third of the way from the tip. In spring plumage there is spotting rather than barring on the breast near the bend in the wing which is found in Long-billed.
With dowitchers, no two birds are alike with markings.

Date uploaded: Jun 5

Comments (2):
Chris: A terrific photo and post all around - including the welcomed details on identifications.
Brian Morin: Dowitchers are among the most challenging birds to identify in spring. These are just a few of the helpful hints to consider to separate the species. Fall is a breeze.

Pine Grosbeak (7)

Pinicola enucleator

Brian Morin

Canada (Québec)

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Date taken: Jan 20 2026

Details: male, adult

Champneuf (Abitibi County) - One of my favourite winter finches.

Date uploaded: Jan 22

Comments (2):
Sue Bishop: Another beauty!
Brian Morin: He sure is, showing best in sunlight.

Western Cattle Egret (7)

Ardea ibis

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

Date taken: Nov 13 2024

Details: immature, outside normal range

Brighton - This is the second individual I've seen recently, in this case beside an older calf. It was another late fall with multiple birds showing up in Ontario but fewer than in 2022. Some will remain until it gets too cold or snow covers the ground.

Date uploaded: Nov 14 2024

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