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.
On Aug 8, 2023, at 8:46 PM, jmeredit via groups.io <jmeredit@…> wrote:
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.
Ken Miracle chukar28@… 208-570-2780 “Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God” 2COR 3:5
That’s great, Judy! I’ve never seen more than one out there. I’m actually headed to your neck of the woods this weekend, but I will look forward to seeing multiple Bairds 🤞🏻 when I go to Blacks Creek one morning next week.
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.
Checked out the checklist and location. The site is in Hells Canyon downstream from the confluence of the Snake and Salmon Rivers. Probably seen from a raft or boat.
I had a quick look at the STFL at about 1545 today. Saw it just as I pulled into the HQ parking lot. It was 200′ due east of the toilets. Spent another 50 mins trying for a second look; no luck.
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.
25° drop for our high temps & rain most of yesterday & this AM. With the weather change, also a change at the hummingbird feeder. Three species now present: Black-chinned, Rufous & Calliope with females & juveniles of all being the most common. The only adult male I’ve seen today is Black-chinned. Overall numbers have increased, as well, with battles at the feeder, esp between Rufous & Calliope. Enjoying both the cooler temps & the feeder battles!
Brian Carrigan Blackfoot
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