[va-bird] 5 Eurasian Collared-Doves, Isle of Wight and Hog Island WMA 8/29

After striking out on the previously reported Eurasian Collared-Dove in
Isle of Wight Co. yesterday at around 2 PM, I made my way back there
today at around 5:30 PM.  I was quite surprised to see 5 EURASIAN
COLLARED-DOVES sitting on the wires this evening.  There were 4 together
on Longview Dr. near the intersection with Oliver Dr. and 1 on Woodland
Dr. near the intersection with Longview.  Prior to looking for the
doves, I visited Hog Island WMA in Surry Co..  I walked into the field
opposite the last observation tower towards the water and was rewarded
with a nice variety of shorebirds and terns.  Best birds were 3
BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS feeding in the grassy area near the water.
Also along the water in the mud I had a number of shorebirds that
included WESTERN SANDPIPER, WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER, STILT SANDPIPER,
SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER, GREATER AND LESSER YELLOWLEGS, SEMI-PALMATED AND
LEAST SANDPIPER and SEMI-PALMATED PLOVER.  There were many CASPIAN TERNS
present and at least 12 LEAST TERNS.  There were also a number of
FORSTER'S TERNS.  Good birding.

Adam D'Onofrio
Dinwiddie Co.

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