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  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
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    What colour was the BELLY ? Unknown
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    How BIG was the bird ? Robin-sized
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    What colour was the THROAT ? Black, purple, or dark
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    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Unknown
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    What colour was the BILL ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
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    What colour was the BREAST ? Unknown
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    Was the RUMP or LOWER BACK light ? Unknown
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    What colour PATTERN if any was shown on the BREAST ? Barred crosswise (from side to side)
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    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
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    In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Unknown
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    What SHAPE was the BILL ? Upcurved
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