Milford Pt Baird's, White-rumped, PIPL 8/26/13

On 26 August 2013 at the western extension of the Francis Street spit, among the many shorebirds (mainly Semipalmated Plover & Sandpipers, Least Sandpipers, Black-bellied Plover,  SB Dowitcher, AMOY) were at least 2 White-rumped Sandpipers and a Baird's Sandpiper--both species found by John Oshlick around 4:00 PM.  Also present, a lone fledgling Piping Plover.  Below, a few record shots in the tradition of Richard Crossley.  For Baird's, check Shorebird Guide, p. 166, photo 3.  Juv Baird's tertials and greater coverts match 4th photo below.

White-rumped Sandpiper on left, 8/26/13

Baird's Sandpiper in middle, 8/26/13

Baird's Sandpiper in middle, 8/26/13

Baird's Sandpiper, notice tertials, greater coverts 8/26//13

White-rumped Sandpiper, 2nd from left, 8/26/13

3 Juvies: Least Sandpiper, Semipalmated Plover, Piping Plover, 8/26/13

Semipalmated SP, PIPL juv. 8/26/13

White-rumped SP, 2nd from left, 8/26/13