tags: Ruddy Turnstone, Arenaria interpres, birds, mystery bird, bird ID quiz
[Mystery birds] Ruddy Turnstone, Arenaria interpres, photographed at Smith Point, Texas. [I will identify these birds for you in 48 hours]
Image: Joseph Kennedy, 30 September 2009 [larger view].
Nikon D200, Kowa 883 telescope with TSN-PZ camera eyepiece 1/1000s f/8.0 at 1000.0mm iso400.
Please name at least one field mark that supports your identification.
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Ruddy turnstone
Sanderling (oof, center)
Ruddy Turnstones (Arenaria interpres) in non-breeding plumage: dark grey-brown upperparts with black mottling; white underparts; short, dark bill fairly thick with a slight upturn; short orange legs...
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Crassostrea virginica (if, center)