It is hard to identify the difference between a Greater and Lessor Yellowlegs. They say the lesser is smaller but without the comparison it’s hard
Tag: Charadriiformes
Greater Yellowlegs [Tringa melanoleuca] ~ 2016 #45
The Greater Yellowlegs is a member of the Sandpiper family. At Reifel I usually spot them at the West Field Ponds or the western side
Long-billed Dowitcher [Limnodromus scolopaceus] ~ 2016 #37
These next birds are very common inhabitants of Burnaby Lake. According to allaboutbirds.org this is their migratory home, however according to my picture archive (only
Black Turnstone [Arenaria melanocephala] ~ 2016 #20
WordPress tells me it’s been one year since I started this blog! Happy Anniversary to me!! 🙂 😀 This posting is the final lifer of
Glaucous-winged Gull [Larus glaucescens] ~ 2016 #17
Seagulls … I mean Gulls are common sights by large bodies of water, so it was not surprising to see many Gulls flying around while
Ring-billed Gull [Larus delawarensis] ~ 2016 #05
One thing that I learned this year is that there is no such thing as a Seagull. My brain was a little hesitant to accept
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