[obol] rockpipers

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Obolites, On a family trip to Cannon Beach we stopped at Barview Jetty for a look at rockpipers, among a large flock of SURFBIRDS, we viewed two "rockpipers" with much longer downcurved bills. They were paler and smaller than the surfbirds. My initial diagnosis was ROCK SANDPIPER, which provoked a high five and a little jetty dance. Upon consulting the field guides I concluded the bill was too long and too slender , and the legs were black making these birds more like DUNLIN. It seems strange that Dunlin would be cavorting with Surfbirds on a jetty. I invite comment re these faux Rock Sandpipers, and whether Dunlin commonly hang out on jetties. Bird On, Bob Bender ,Eugene
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