tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172285466289881050.post3600370809116796247..comments2023-10-31T05:14:06.482-07:00Comments on Bourbon, Bastards, and Birds.: Pic Of The Week: Not A Purple SandpiperSeagull Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01851438505719552645noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172285466289881050.post-44831910033427784812012-06-25T21:21:13.445-07:002012-06-25T21:21:13.445-07:00The circumstances would be strange indeed to bring...The circumstances would be strange indeed to bring me to Maine in winter, but if it was so I would not be hesitant to cast a gaze toward Purple Plumperton.Seagull Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851438505719552645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172285466289881050.post-40724270859809840512012-06-25T14:59:05.335-07:002012-06-25T14:59:05.335-07:00Wow, I can't believe I actually have a bird on...Wow, I can't believe I actually have a bird on my list that you're missing. We gots 'em here if you find yourself in Maine during the cold times...Purple Plumpertons galore.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09823589589857736272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172285466289881050.post-71378168756981287972012-06-24T14:45:17.739-07:002012-06-24T14:45:17.739-07:00I think they both assume a Dunlinesque cloak durin...I think they both assume a Dunlinesque cloak during the summer (this was photographed in May), but go back to being gray and white (and purple???) in the fall.<br /><br />Your trade proposal is accepted, I'll start scanning the local jetties.Seagull Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851438505719552645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172285466289881050.post-52673912260287036612012-06-24T14:41:50.839-07:002012-06-24T14:41:50.839-07:00Laurence, I think you may be right...they do winte...Laurence, I think you may be right...they do winter further north (Greenland and Iceland), but for the U.S./Canada I think Rock is the winter champ.Seagull Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851438505719552645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172285466289881050.post-73589469547245655422012-06-24T08:19:37.570-07:002012-06-24T08:19:37.570-07:00Oh geez Seagull no Purple Sandpiper, what have you...Oh geez Seagull no Purple Sandpiper, what have you been doing with your life? <br /><br />*Small point of contention: In terms of latitude, isn't the PUSA range closer to the north pole?<br /><br />Anyhow, this is a mighty handsome bird, and stockily built too. Perhaps it should be named the Rock Balboa Sandpiper.Laurence Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766876797454283812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7172285466289881050.post-41333401316342294732012-06-24T07:59:38.251-07:002012-06-24T07:59:38.251-07:00Nice! So odd that Rock Sandpipers are clearly made...Nice! So odd that Rock Sandpipers are clearly made from the same mold as Purples, yet plumage-wise, look more like Dunlin on steroids. Trade you for a Purple.Nicholas Martenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430793036041198643noreply@blogger.com