I used a tip from Pat McGrane and walked the perimeter or I would have only had one Baird’s. The 17 were on the NW shore. One was on the muddy east side. I also had 3 Solitary Sands. Judy

I keep missing you! Enjoy central Oregon. Judy

I was there this morning 7:30 to 10:25 but saw no Baird’s. Only Sandpipers today for me were Solitary (E bird flagged the 3 I saw) , Spotted, Semipalmated, Western, Least. Had other projects as soon as I got home so I just now finished checking ID from my photos and posting my Ebird check list. Will not get all the photos culled and processed for e bird until tomorrow.

I live in Oregon, so not aware of your usual  numbers but a flock of 17 Baird’s Sandpipers seemed like a big number to me, at Blacks Creek. Had 12 species of shorebirds today, so fewer than a few days ago but nice birding.

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An Ancient Murrelet has been seen near Lewiston.  

Thanks Diann! A definite weather change. Even with the rain, activity at the hummingbird feeder starts at daybreak & continues until dark, now. Large influx of juvenile & female Rufous & Calliope. One female Rufous stands “guard” over the feeder, as much as possible. But, just can’t quite seem to maintain full control, with the numbers arriving.

Brian