A few days ago at Conejohela Flats, I was treated to my first Sanderling in Pennsylvania. Soon after we landed on the flats it was … Read More
and the flats Whimbrel
Not quite as cooperative as the Buff-breasted Sandpiper, the Whimbrel enjoyed skulking, always on the opposite end of Avocet Point where we were. This was … Read More
Buff-breasted Sandpiper on the flats
Conejohela Flats once again produced some good shorebirds for me. A previously reported Whimbrel was still hanging out on Avocet Point and was the first … Read More
Western vs Semipalmated Sandpiper
Much has been written about the identification of Semipalmated and Western Sandpipers. Most of it focuses on minutia, those little differences in plumage that are … Read More
Interesting Willow Flycatcher
While spending a weekend at a cabin in northern Tioga County I was able to slip down to Cowanesque Lake to see what was around. … Read More
Shorebird molt illustrated
Image via Wikipedia Check out the Dig Deep blog for a great primer on shorebird feather wear and molt. There are some great animated images … Read More
Phalaropes in PA
Currently there is a rash of sightings of phalaropes in Pennsylvania. I know of at least 8 different birds that have been reported in the … Read More
Wood Sandpiper pictures
Friday afternoon I posted that I was off to chase the Wood Sandpiper being seen in Delaware. I got picked up at my house around … Read More