The day started misty so we took our time having breakfast at the lodge then headed out for the day stopping for some supplies first.
Today's target was to find Baird's Sandpiper by hook or by crook, it having eluded us the previous day despite the help of Steve and Donna. We had listened to the call several times and studied the books to make sure we were familiar with the summer plumage of this difficult bird and so were well prepared to sift through many sandpipers. The very first bird that I scoped was Baird's Sandpiper! Elis didn't see it though before it took off calling. After a bit of searching we found two more, which Elis did see this time, but they kept their distance. We also had Least and Semipalmated Sandpipers here plus Long-billed Dowitcher.
http://www.waderquest.org/2013/04/rice-country-day-louisiana-day-2.html
Today's target was to find Baird's Sandpiper by hook or by crook, it having eluded us the previous day despite the help of Steve and Donna. We had listened to the call several times and studied the books to make sure we were familiar with the summer plumage of this difficult bird and so were well prepared to sift through many sandpipers. The very first bird that I scoped was Baird's Sandpiper! Elis didn't see it though before it took off calling. After a bit of searching we found two more, which Elis did see this time, but they kept their distance. We also had Least and Semipalmated Sandpipers here plus Long-billed Dowitcher.
http://www.waderquest.org/2013/04/rice-country-day-louisiana-day-2.html
