Which Sandpiper?

[Thomas500]

This looks like Sanderling but it was little bigger and darker. Which Sandpiper is it?
http://rohtsalu.com/mynaturewatch/birding/sandpiper.jpg

[MichaelF]

Grey Plover (a.k.a. Black-bellied Plover)

[Brian S]

Grey Plover (a.k.a. Black-bellied Plover)

I agree.

Brian S

[michael23]

agree with grey plover too

[Colin Key]

Hello Thomas,

I am not one to extend threads by continuing to agree with what others have already agreed with, but I do think it would be useful if respondents stated their reasons for an I.D.

In the very simplest terms this is a Black-bellied Plover because the legs are too long and the bill too short (in proportion to the overall size of the bird) for Sanderling - if you look at both in a field guide or on-line images you will see what I mean. Also, if you saw the bird fly, the black axillaries (dark "armpits") are a clincher.

Regards,

Colin

[Thomas500]

Thanks! Extra thanks to Colin for detailed explanation.