Date:         Sat, 6 Aug 2005 17:10:35 -0700
Reply-To:     Thomas Riecke <riecket13@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Shorebird Discussion Group <SHOREBIRDS@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU>
From:         Thomas Riecke <riecket13@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Which Yellowlegs (this time with a link)
Comments: To: Jack Daynes <jc_daynes@SPAMCOP.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <42F5255A.4040403@spamcop.net>
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A Greater Yellowlegs would also exhibit much more streaking along its flanks, along with a longer bill, which has also been brought up. I understand your point about the Stokes CD's, but Yellowlegs have very variable songs, its hard to really nail a phrase down as one or the other, I'm sure someone who has experience with Yellowlegs on their breeding range will have more in a little bit.
Thomas

Jack Daynes <jc_daynes@SPAMCOP.NET> wrote:
(Sorry for the previous post)



I believe I saw and photographed a Greater
Yellowlegs in the Yukon. The location where I was
falls outside the range of this bird. My belief is
based on the songs I heard. If I'm incorrect in my
ID, it is due to the Stokes recordings being
incorrect. Can anyone help me understand why my
bird is NOT a Greater Yellowlegs?

TIA,
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-- Jack --
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When asked if he knew the difference
between ignorance and apathy, the man
answered, "I don't know, and I don't
care."
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Poway, California (San Diego Co.)
N 32° 57' W 117° 04'
At 508' Elevation
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