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Question 6 2 possible birds

What were the EYE markings if any ?

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Light RING (white or yellow) AROUND the eye Light STRIPE OVER, BEHIND or THROUGH the eye Dark STRIPE THROUGH the eye None Unknown

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  1. 1
    What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
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  2. 2
    What colour was the BELLY ? Blue
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  3. 3
    What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
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  4. 4
    What colour were the LEGS or FEET ? Brown, or chestnut (reddish-brown)
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  5. 5
    In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Unknown
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2 possibilities remain

  1. 1

    Wilson's Phalarope

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
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  2. 2

    Red-necked Phalarope

    Why this matches 2 supporting observations
    • What TYPE of bird was seen ? Sandpiper-like
    • What LENGTH was the BILL ? Long
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