Stilt Sandpiper

There was a good deal of excitement when I arrived to help out at Reifel this afternoon. A Curlew Sandpiper had been observed and photographed in the morning. Unfortunately we were unable to relocate this rare visitor  during the afternoon.

Stilt Sandpiper
Stilt Sandpiper

A nice consolation bird though,

Stilt Sandpiper
Stilt Sandpiper

… was this Stilt Sandpiper that provided great views and photo opportunities at the foot of the south dyke trail.