I’ve been working on my bird-book project and decided to take a break to post here. As I searched my photos for a Northern Flicker (the bird I’ll be profiling next), I happened upon this photo. I like it very much.
Cypress Point Park, Florida. January 12, 2019.
However, I don’t know what kind of bird it is. It reminds me of an oystercatcher, but I don’t think it is (due to the white eye ring). So, if you can identify this bird, please enlighten me. (Believe me, I’m feeling like an imposter right now. Darn you, shorebirds!)
Tracy Abell 
Looks like a Solitary sandpiper (after I googled shorebird with white eye ring. Except no speckled breast shows up in the photo.
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Hmm. Good sleuthing. Except, after checking a guide, I’d say a Spotted Sandpiper. Check out white wedge on shoulder.
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i spent some time on this without looking at your comments. good sleuthing for you both. i was looking for a bird with darker gray. cheers.
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I really appreciate you playing the game! 🙂 Have a good evening, Joe!
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Is it a Black Tern?
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I’m not positive, but I think it might be a Spotted Sandpiper. But Black Tern was a good guess. Their bill is sharper, though.
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