Date: 5/1/25 6:35 pm From: Cliff Weisse via groups.io <cliffandlisa...> Subject: Re: [IBLE] American Golden Plover continuing at Blacks Creek
I just looked at Sean's photos on his eBird checklist and I agree it
looks good for pacific. Awesome bird!
Cliff
On 5/1/25 04:27PM, Carter Strope via groups.io wrote:
> Hey all,
>
> Having seen additional photos shared on Facebook by Sean Pursley, I
> think the case for Pacific over American is strong. The photos show a
> remarkably short primary projection, a relatively long bill, and
> significant white in the flanks and sides of the undertail with a
> narrow strip of white running down the side of the neck. More
> photos/angles would be awesome, but based off of Sean's photos I think
> this bird is quite convincing for Pacific.
>
> Carter
>
> On Thu, May 1, 2025, 07:57 Cliff Weisse via groups.io
> <http://groups.io> <cliffandlisa...> wrote:
>
> Has anyone evaluated the relationship of tail/tertials/primaries
> on this bird? I can't tell from the photos but it would be good to
> eliminate the possibility of a much rarer Pacific Golden Plover.
> If you're photographing it try to get some that depict the primary
> extension and projection. Either way it's a very cool bird.
>
> Cliff
>
> On 5/1/25 11:06AM, henderson.danette via groups.io
> <http://groups.io> wrote:
>> On north east shore.
>> Danette Henderson
>> Boise
>
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> Island Park, Idaho
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>
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