Bird ID - Wader - Dunlin

[sometimes]

Hi,

This wader has me a little perplexed. I'm inclined to think it's a Dunlin but I'm not sure. It was associating with Dunlin but it didn't look the same. I find the beak length/shape a little off putting, also the complete lack of colouration under the belly/chest. Is it simply a juvenile in winter plumage or perhaps a stint?
The picture is probably the best wader shot I have so I'd like to be able to attribute the proper name to it.



Thank you
Regards
Sometimes

[sheffielder]

looks like a Sanderling to me, mid changing from summer to winter plumage.

Really nice photo.

Andrew

[GuyF]

Originally Posted by sheffielder

looks like a Sanderling to me, mid changing from summer to winter plumage.

Really nice photo.

Andrew

Yep, I agree, it's a Sanderling.
Great shot
Guy

[sometimes]

Thanks guys.
I think the seeming complete lack of Sanderling "Sanderling-ing" by the bird, and the fact it was on it's own, steered me astray. I'll see about changing the title of my pic here if I can.