Taken in Michigan from my Kayak at a small inland lake. Not sure about the ID, Looked on "all about birds" and can't find one that has feathers that resemble this one.
My first guess would be a Spottted Sandpiper, in fall. These birds are fairly simple to identify, as they walk and feed, they constantly bob their tails up and down. From what I've read the chicks also do this almost from birth. Nice closeup image.
The dark sub-terminal bars and light fringes scream juvenile spotty and yes to some remaining down on the back of the head.
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