Yesterday evening Julian Hough and I spent a couple hours walking out Sandy Point in West Haven, CT. It was a nice night to be out, and there were a good number of shorebirds around too. Even a bit of variety!!
A nice count of 12 Willets (9 juv Eastern, 3 juv Western) were a highlight. Red Knot and White-rumped Sandpiper can be scarce around here, so those were nice to see. And the first fresh juvenile peep of the year are always delightful.
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"Western" Willet |
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"Western" Willet above left, "Eastern" Willet below right |
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"Western" Willet at left, "Eastern" Willet at right |
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an unusually faded juvenile "Western" Willet |
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Semipalmated Plover |
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White-rumped Sandpiper |
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White-rump in flight |
- NB
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