Date: 8/30/25 2:15 pm From: Robert Day <rhday52...> Subject: Re: Peep id.
Ian, I am not very good at peeps, but I would call the first one a Western
(probably male, which is shorter-billed than a female; also based on
overall warmth/rustiness of plumage, especially coverts, and overall look)
and would call the second one a Semipalmated (based on overall
dark/contrasty plumage). I don't think that either is a Least, based on
leg-color. However, I emphasize that I have not seen either of these
species for a long time, so my memory may be faulty.
I look forward to seeing what others think.
Bob Day
SW Bentonville
cell: 907-460-7061; <rhday52...>
On Sat, Aug 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM Ian MacGregor <
<00000489141846bd-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>
> I am attaching two files. ,I thought Peep1.jpeg was a Western in the
> field. The legs are definitely black, the bill is to me to long for
> semipalmated, and there is a bit of rufous on the head. Merlin thinks it
> is a Least.
>
> Peep2.jpeg was not identified the field. Again Merlin says least, but its
> carriage looks wrong to me. Jim Landrum had a Baird's earlier in the day.
> I consider that butt the back looks too dark.
>
> I am still learning how to tell peeps apart.
>
> What don others think?
>
>
> Ian MacGregor Bella Vista
>
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