Question 12
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possible birds
What were the EYE markings if any ?
Choose the answer that comes closest to what you observed.
Light RING (white or yellow) AROUND the eye
Light STRIPE OVER, BEHIND or THROUGH the eye
Dark STRIPE THROUGH the eye
None
Unknown
Not completely sure? Choose Unknown when it is available—a careful “I don’t know” is more useful than a guess.
Your observation 11 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-likeChange
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What colour was the BELLY ? UnknownChange
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How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sizedChange
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What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? UnknownChange
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What colour was the BILL ? White, or pale (grayish-white)Change
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What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tanChange
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What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? UnknownChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area running up the side of the neck or headChange
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What LENGTH was the BILL ? LongChange
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In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? UnknownChange
Leading possibilities
2 possibilities remain
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View profileSolitary Sandpiper
Why this matches 5 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the BREAST ? Orange, buff (orange-yellow), or tan
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
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View profileWilson's Snipe
Why this matches 3 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
- How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
- What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
Showing the strongest matches so far. Keep answering—the order may change.