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Baird's Sandpiper (Calidris bairdii)    Sandpipers and Allies (Scolopacidae)
Bairdsryle ~ Playero de Baird ~ Gulbröstad Snäppa
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In flight from below the golden brown head area in contrast to the white underside is very characteristic of the species. Also the tail pattern with the dark central feathers and whitish lateral patches at the base is typical.
Baird's Sandpiper 27    (3 photos)
2009-04-09    Presa Rodriguez (agu), Mexico

In transition to alternate plumage with a few black-centered shoulder-feathers.

In photo 1 to the right of a Least Sandpiper. This, being difficult to see the yellow-green legs on, but you still get the mouse-like vibe even from this angle.



Baird's Sandpiper 3744    (3 photos)
2009-08-04    Presa El Salvador (agu), Mexico

The species prefers open land reservoirs with grassy edges when passing through the Mexican high plain.


Baird's Sandpiper 3745    (3 photos)
2009-08-14    Presa La Colorada (agu), Mexico

Adult. Molting to basic plumage.


Baird's Sandpiper 3739    (1 photos)
2009-08-23    Presa La Colorada (agu), Mexico

Adult.


Baird's Sandpiper 734    (2 photos)
2009-08-23    Presa La Colorada (agu), Mexico

Juvenile. Classical appearance: elongated rear end, golden brown upperside and straight bill. The white edges to upper feathers are clear indicators of a juvenile bird.


Baird's Sandpiper 3736    (2 photos)
2010-07-25    Presa La Colorada (agu), Mexico

Adult. Molting to basic plumage.


Baird's Sandpiper 3735    (2 photos)
2010-07-25    Presa La Colorada (agu), Mexico

A regular migrant in larger flocks here in Aguas.


Baird's Sandpiper 3737    (3 photos)
2010-09-26    Presa La Colorada (agu), Mexico

Juvenile.


Baird's Sandpiper 617    (1 photos)
2010-09-26    Presa La Colorada (agu), Mexico

Juvenile with the fresh white feather borders.


Baird's Sandpiper 3738    (1 photos)
2010-09-26    Presa La Colorada (agu), Mexico




Baird's Sandpiper 3743    (2 photos)
2015-09-05    Laguna Atotonilco (jal), Mexico

Adult. Basic plumage.

When the water level allows it, few birds roost and forage along the western shore of the lake.



Baird's Sandpiper 3742    (1 photos)
2015-09-05    Laguna Atotonilco (jal), Mexico

Here with two Least Sandpipers and a Killdeer.


Baird's Sandpiper 3740    (5 photos)
2018-04-17    Mapastepec savannas (chp), Mexico

Pampa Honda.
In transition to alternate. Here with similar Least Sandpiper.



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