[leasbirds] Re: yellowlegs
- From: "Dolan, Tom" <tom@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: leasbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:15:44 -0500
Hi everyone. The yellowlegs was back at the Leftwich Park playa today with
two friends. i was able to watch them long enough to become confident that
they are of the 'greater' variety. Three American Avocet were present as
well.
Tom Dolan
On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 9:15 AM, Dolan, Tom <tom@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi Everyone, I saw a yellowlegs at Leftwich Park playa yesterday. I got
> a good look at him, but he flew off before I could pull out the book. And,
> I don't have much experience in the difference between lesser and greater.
> I assume it was a greater because it seemed to be bulky and the bill
> seemed to be significantly longer than the head. It was also reasonable
> stationary - i.e. not moving around much.
>
> My question is do we have both in Lubbock? And, does anyone have
> additional tips on identification?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Tom Dolan
>
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