We have some citing the shorter wings and primary projection and the
streaking on the sides of the breast to conclude that the reported bird
is a Least Sandpiper. We have others citing the black legs and the gape
notch to conclude that it is a Little Stint. How to decide?
Pictures of the subject bird:
https://ebird.org/checklist/S107940245
Discussion of the "gape notch" ID key:
https://blog.aba.org/2017/11/open-mic-a-new-field-mark-for-differentiating-stints-and-peeps.html
Jane Hadley
Seattle, WA