11 results found


Aug 24 2023
juvenile
Blenheim - An uncommon migrant. I sat on the grass and waited. After a short time the bird walked to within six feet. That's why shorebirds can be fun to work with if you play the waiting game rather than chasing, which seldom works.
Aug 27 2023
Aug 12 2021
adult, molting
Crysler - Nice to see an adult of this uncommon species. There are very few areas for us to check for shorebirds this year so it was nice to see a spot along a river with good habitat and several dozen birds.
Aug 13 2021
juvenile
Ottawa - The theme this month is shorebirds.
Aug 30 2019
Sep 23 2018
multiple species
Seen with a Pectoral Sandpiper at Boundary Bay on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon. Tide coming in.
Sep 24 2018
Sep 23 2018
1 seen at Boundary Bay, BC, with a dozen Pectoral Sandpipers.
Sep 24 2018
Sep 20 2018
juvenile
Ingleside - Regionally uncommon and locally even harder to find. This bird was with Lesser Yellowlegs and came towards us, approaching as close as four metres.
Sep 21 2018
Aug 30 2018
juvenile
Ingleside - Continuing with the recent shorebird theme, this bird was hanging around with Lesser Yellowlegs. It is an uncommon regional bird in migration.
Aug 31 2018
Sep 22 2015
juvenile, multiple species
Ingleside - Stilt left and Lesser Yellowlegs right. Both birds have muddy legs obscuring leg colour.
Sep 23 2015
Sep 22 2015
juvenile
Ingleside - This bird was feeding with Lesser Yellowlegs for a nice comparison. Note light eye stripe and slightly decurved bill tip. Bird is a bit smaller than Yellowlegs and legs are greeny-yellow.
Sep 23 2015
Aug 30 2014
winter plummage
Reifel Bird Sanctuary, Delta BC
Sep 3 2014