Pectoral Sandpiper

Western Treatment, Plant, Werribee, S Vic IMG_0935 20210101

Notes: Like Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, w. dark centred rump & tail, but bi-coloured longer bill,
yellower legs, wholly white undertail coverts. Breast coarsely streaked, sharp straight cut-off.
Cranes upright. Male larger, heavier looking than female. Breeds near Arctic.
On grassy edges of freshwater wetlands, etc.

Range from Atlas of Living Australia^©

Rickett's Point, Beaumaris, S Vic IMG_3634 20241203 - with Sharp-tailed Sandpiper. CLICK for another view.

Western Treatment Plant, Werribee, S Vic IMG_1977 20171226 - w. immature Red-kneed Dotterel

Western Treatment Plant, Werribee, S Vic IMG_1852 20171226

Nullarbor Roadhouse, Eyre Highway, S SA IMG_3626 20181122

Nullarbor Roadhouse, Eyre Highway, S SA IMG_3635 20181122 - CLICK for another view.

Western Treatment Plant, Werribee, S Vic MV_3478 20171226

Nullarbor Roadhouse, Eyre Highway, S SA MVI_3637 20181122