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The first record of Little Stint for many years (possibly 30), found at Palmerston Sewage Works, 02 October 2009. The bird was in rahter dark/dull juvenile plumage and identifiable on the basis of:
distinct lateral sreaking on the crown
whitish mantle V
rufous in the tertials and wing coverts
slender, slightly drooping bill
The bird stood out quite markedly from the Red-necked Stints around it, though it was not in as bright plumage as a fresh juvenile would tyopically be seen. Nevertheless, the features noted above clearly rule out all but Little Stint.
I will post some photos as soon as I can.