Boundary Bay was the destination this afternoon. A Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, one of the less common migrants at this time of year, had been sighted earlier this week. On my way to the area it was sighted, I came across a small group of plovers in close to the dyke. I continued past them, made my way down to the beach and then approached slowly.
I fared better today than on previous occasions.
This particular group seemed quite settled,
… and allowed me to get quite close.
A couple of the plovers were not too sure about me,
… and would move around a little.
This one decided to wander off and started foraging for food.
While others continued to rest. Finally some quality time with the plovers. The tide had now come in and I decided to head further west to see what else might be around.
I spotted only one small group of Pectoral Sandpipers.
As is usually the case, they were more than happy to oblige me.
I was surprised there were not more around and no Sharp-tailed. Unfortunately I could not stick around for the falling tide to see what might show up.