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Apr 29, 2022 08:17:29   #
ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA
 
Many thanks to everyone for viewing and commenting. One more set from this outing to follow. Thank you:
Cindy, Luke, Ken, Bill, Jack, Jim, Jack, Frank, Bill, Joe, tcthome, and CPO.
I appreciate all of your kind comments!

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Apr 29, 2022 08:52:36   #
maxlieberman Loc: 19027
 
As usual, Elliott, your shots are outstanding.

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Apr 29, 2022 09:06:09   #
Nitroclimber Loc: Nebraska
 
Thanks for the great photos and for sharing ID information. This information is very timely for me and appreciate your efforts Elliott!

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Apr 29, 2022 09:09:16   #
ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA
 
maxlieberman wrote:
As usual, Elliott, your shots are outstanding.


Thanks very much, Max.

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Apr 29, 2022 09:10:01   #
ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA
 
Nitroclimber wrote:
Thanks for the great photos and for sharing ID information. This information is very timely for me and appreciate your efforts Elliott!


Glad that the info is helpful. Thanks very much for your kind comment.

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Apr 29, 2022 09:22:47   #
phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York
 
Fine shooting Elliott! What elegant birds!

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Apr 29, 2022 10:40:19   #
ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA
 
phlash46 wrote:
Fine shooting Elliott! What elegant birds!


Yes, they are. Thank you, Bruce!

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Apr 29, 2022 10:46:08   #
artesdecobo
 
ecobin wrote:
These three shore species were prevalent at Edwin Forsythe Preserve last Friday, 4/22/22. Fortunately a birder friend was with me and informed me of the differences among them. To the casual birding photographer (me) they all looked the same - but now I know:
The greater yellowlegs' bill is roughly 1.5 times the length of its head, while the lesser yellowlegs' bill is barely longer than its head length. The greater yellowlegs' bill also has a very slight upturn and is thicker, particularly at the base, while the lesser yellowlegs' bill is straight and thinner. Both have black bills.
Willets are stockier with a thicker straight bill that isn't all black and long non-yellow legs.

20220422_Greater Yellowlegs_ Edwin Forsythe Preserve_6002pr by Elliott Cobin, on Flickr

20220422_Greater Yellowlegs_ Edwin Forsythe Preserve_7324pr by Elliott Cobin, on Flickr

20220422_Greater Yellowlegs_ Edwin Forsythe Preserve_8230pr by Elliott Cobin, on Flickr

20220422_Lesser Yellowlegs_ Edwin Forsythe Preserve_6581pr by Elliott Cobin, on Flickr

20220422_Lesser Yellowlegs_ Edwin Forsythe Preserve_6675pr by Elliott Cobin, on Flickr

20220422_Willet_ Edwin Forsythe Preserve_5906pr by Elliott Cobin, on Flickr

20220422_Willet_ Edwin Forsythe Preserve_7317pr by Elliott Cobin, on Flickr
These three shore species were prevalent at Edwin ... (show quote)


Superb images, Elliott. And a great narrative too. Thanks.

Bubba

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Apr 29, 2022 10:49:36   #
ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA
 
artesdecobo wrote:
Superb images, Elliott. And a great narrative too. Thanks.

Bubba


Much appreciated, Bubba.

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Apr 29, 2022 11:44:53   #
JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles
 
Great series

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Apr 29, 2022 11:59:04   #
ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA
 
JeffDavidson wrote:
Great series


Thank you, Jeff.

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Apr 29, 2022 16:25:40   #
JRiepe Loc: Southern Illinois
 
Nice shots Elliott.

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Apr 29, 2022 16:37:38   #
Millismote Loc: Massachusetts
 
Thanks for the labels, I wouldn't know the difference. Nice sharp photos.

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Apr 29, 2022 18:24:24   #
ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA
 
JRiepe wrote:
Nice shots Elliott.


Thank you, Jerry.

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Apr 29, 2022 18:24:40   #
ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA
 
Millismote wrote:
Thanks for the labels, I wouldn't know the difference. Nice sharp photos.


Thanks very much.

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