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Post by Chris on Aug 15, 2011 12:22:51 GMT -8
There was one Semipalmated Plover in the small pond on Whelpton rd in Agassiz.
Although they are quite common on the coast, they are very few sightings in our region.
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Post by butterfly on Aug 15, 2011 15:04:27 GMT -8
Way to go, Chris. Nice bird!
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Post by kestrel on Aug 15, 2011 20:26:33 GMT -8
Great find Chris! I often have a tough time IDing shorebirds.
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Post by Chris on Aug 15, 2011 21:02:45 GMT -8
Thanks for the comments. I should have pointed out in the original post that Gord and I both found it. Cute little guy.
That little pond on Whelpton recently has been very successful with shorebirds. Definitley worth checking out if one is in the area.
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Post by Wetlander on Aug 16, 2011 8:19:18 GMT -8
Thanks for the reminder, Chris. Checked the Whelpton puddle this morning and found 2 Eurasian Collared Doves, a Great Blue Heron, 3 Semipalmated Plovers (lifer ;D), 2 Lesser Yellowlegs, and I think a Western Sandpiper and a Baird's Sandpiper. I'll have to download photos to confirm the sandpipers.
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Post by butterfly on Aug 16, 2011 11:19:51 GMT -8
Good to see a report from you Kev. We were going to send out a search party for you.
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Post by Wetlander on Aug 16, 2011 16:31:38 GMT -8
Hey Butterfly, not much time to stop and look lately... Correction on the Baird's, photos show yellow legs and orange on the bill so I'm going with Pectoral... also got ID shot of Plovers, neat little guys!   |
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Post by butterfly on Aug 16, 2011 20:08:23 GMT -8
Super photos Kev. Good find Chris and Gord. Also congrats on relocating the Plover, Kev.
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Post by Chris on Aug 16, 2011 21:26:46 GMT -8
Kev, nice going and congrats on the lifer. Three Semipalmated Plovers are very good for our region. Nice work!
I agree with your id with Pectoral Sandpiper.
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Post by Wetlander on Aug 18, 2011 16:55:19 GMT -8
Thanks Chris, not a moment too soon on the plovers, the grass got mowed and there hasn't been anything the last 2 mornings.
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