Although not confirmed by photograph yet, it does sound as though John
Getgood and others refound the juv. Sharp-tailed Sandpiper today at Wheat Lane
at
about 8:10 this morning. The bird showed very slight streaking on the sides
of
the breast only and was richly orange-buff on the breast, with strong
supercilium and crisp chestnut cap. As far as I know, others searching for
the bird
as late as 12:39 today had _not_ refound this bird. However, they have
located 4 golden-plovers here, presumably all American (Pacific not ruled out
in
any of the four), as well as more Buff-breasted Sandpipers (at least five) and
Upland Sandpipers (at least 8). There are also three Buff-breasted
Sandpipers on the road into Kiptopeke, in fields on the left as you go into the
park
(found by Mitchell Byrd). Many fields near Eastville and Birdsnest are
presumably good for shorebirds, so those heading to Chincoteague should check
out
flooded or moist fields; plowed potato fields seem to be the most productive
for
a diversity of shorebirds.
Ned Brinkley
Cape Charles, VA
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