Isn’t this the second record for Wickiup or was the bird a few years ago a RN?
Alan Contreras
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Eugene, Oregon
www.alanlcontreras.com
On Sep 10, 2018, at 4:33 PM, David Bailey <davidcbaileyoregon@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Excellent find to Peter Lowe and all who posted. Jim Moodies photos are
excellent documentation including a spread toes shot confirming lack of
webbing. This has to one of very few sightings of this species away from a
notable distance from ocean shores in the US.
David Bailey
On Mon, Sep 10, 2018, 3:51 PM Jim Moodie <jmoodie@xxxxxxxx
<mailto:jmoodie@xxxxxxxx>> wrote:
OBOL and COBOLanders,
This morning, Randy Sinnott and Dave Westerfield from Eugene and I met by
happenstance near the North Wickiup Boat Ramp. Randy and Dave were searching
for the stint, but didn't know the area well. Based on Peter Low's excellent
directions, we walked out to the area where the bird seen yesterday; a small
flock of peeps including Western and Baird's Sandpipers were foraging and
flying in this area. A Cooper's Hawk flew over and scattered the flock
before we could glass them well. Shortly after, two birds flew in front of
us: a Baird's Sandpiper and what we believe is the LITTLE STINT. Between
Randy and I, we took over 150 photos. I've posted several on eBird (link
below) and will add a few more after I've had time to sort through them. The
images are cropped, but I believe show the features of the bird well enough
for a positive ID. Bob Sizoo and Evan Thomas were walking out towards the
area when we were leaving around 1230 hours.
https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S48423922 ;
<https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S48423922>
The bird is to the east of the boat ramp. If you park at the boat ramp and
walk east approximately 1/2 mile you should be in the right area where the
bird is being seen. I've included a google map with the approximate
location. The water is way down, so, no you don't have to walk on water to
get to the spot.
Cheers and good luck if you take up the chase!
Jim
Dr. Jim Moodie
Science Dept
COCC
Bend, OR 97703
