Jim,

The bird looks like a spotted sandpiper. I wouldn't expect to find a solitary on the beach. Was it constantly bobbing?

Zora Dermer
Seattle
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> On Dec 16, 2023, at 9:29 AM, Dennis Paulson <dennispaulson at comcast.net> wrote:

>

> Hi Jim,

>

> It's a Spotted in nonbreeding plumage. Nice photo!

>

> Dennis Paulson

> Seattle

>

>> On Dec 16, 2023, at 9:23 AM, jimbetz at jimbetz.com wrote:

>>

>> Hi,

>>

>> I'm having trouble with the ID for the "sandpiper" that is in this picture.

>> I think it is either a Baird's or a Solitary - but am open to other

>> suggestions.

>> This bird was seen last week along the Rio Ameca in Jalisco, Mexico (Puerto

>> Vallarta area).

>>

>> https://eamon.smugmug.com/Family-pics-from-jim/Birds-and-Stuff-from-Jim/Best-of-the-Best/n-Z9wm3x/Best-of-the-Best/i-NPbd439/A

>>

>> ... thanks for your help. - Jim

>>

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