Shore Bird ID

[Don Thompson]

Taken on Sanibel Island last August. Thanks for any help

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I don't see the image.

[Don Thompson]

Sorry. I couldn't get the image to show last night for some reason and couldn't delete the post. I tried again this morning and now it seems to be working.

[Ilija Dukovski]

Adult Sanderling. The warm tones on the breast combined with white face are the keys.

[Arthur Morris]

To refine Ilija's answer a bit, I believe that this is an adult molting into winter plumage. The August date confirms that as any juvie in August would be checkerboard fresh.

[Don Thompson]

Thanks for the I.D.

[Wayne Richardson]

Hi Don

The best way to distinguish Sanderling from its relatives is the lack of a hind toe. Although not so obvious here, it is very clear in your post in the main bird forum.

Cheers: Wayne