My guess is that the white visible in the photo is the exposed tail. In
any case, the legs are still far too long for Terek Sandpiper and the
bill is too thin and straight. I have seen Terek Sandpiper, and this
photo just isn't right.

Rachel Lawson
Seattle

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In a message dated 2/1/2007 9:04:11 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
RachelWL at msn.com writes:

The bird in the photo attachment looks like a yellowlegs to me.

That was my first reaction, as well. The photo's not that definitive and
your points are well taken, but the wing pattern really stands out.
All aboard for Semiahmoo?

Joe Meche
B'ham