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Adult female molting into non-breeding plumage, Aug 2015, Lavon Lake, Collin Co.

Adult female in worn breeding plumage, with a few new non-breeding feathers molting in (plain gray scapulars).

It is interesting to note this species has no hind toe on their feet, a fact that can be seen in this photo