A sand-plover, most likely greater, appeared in Virginia 2 days ago near
Staunton, about 40 minutes west of Charlottesville (where I live).   It was in
a muddy pond behind this Day's Inn motel:
Days Inn Business Place Hotel
273 Bells Ln # D
Staunton, VA 24401-9013

Here's a link to images:
http://www.birdsofvirginia.com/GalleryPages/Sandplover_Galary.html

I saw it yesterday, along with a lot of other people.   Debate still
underway about whether it is a lesser or greater sand-plover.   Some people heard
its flight song (I didn't).   Does anyone on this list know where there are
online recordings of the two species?

Best wishes,
Pete Myers