Hey Everybirdy,
While last week saw a small flock of 20 Least Sandpipers here at Merritt
Island NWR along Blackpoint Wildlife Drive, there were only a few more than
20, but very dispersed today. Finding 4 here 2 there etc..
Found 2 Spotted Sandpipers, 1 on Blackpoint and 1 on shiloh Marsh Road.
Also found a "first of summer" Western Sandpiper in non-breeding plumage which
I imagine, is a safe bet to assume it very well may have never left. Hope
to get a digiscope of it tomorrow.
Also appearing today was an American Avocet in alternate plumage.
See you out there!
Thomas J. Dunkerton
Titusville, FL
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