Seward,
Alaska Sporadic Bird Report
I received a
call this evening from Tasha who, with Seth, Sadie and Sean had discovered a
small sandpiper that resembled a Least, but could be a Long-toed Stint. I took
a bazillion photos and sent them around to a few experts who know far more than
I about this tiny shorebird that maybe shouldn't be here.
I have never
even HEARD of a Long-toed Stint, but enjoyed watching this bird, whoever it
was, immensely. It busily poked and prodded along the gravelly and muddy banks
of a small fresh-water stream (tidally inundated.) I watched it pull out
amphipods and even a caddisfly larva like a magician pulling rabbits out of a
hat. Tasha and her patient crew watched it for over 3 1/2 hours, and finally,
as the sun disappeared over the mountain, went home for a well-deserved dinner.
I'll post
more when I get more information. Meanwhile, enjoy the photos.
What do YOU think?
What do YOU think?
Happy
Birding!
Carol
Griswold
Sporadic Bird
Report Reporter
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