Re: [SBB] Sharp-tailed Sandpiper still at Alviso at 12:30 today

[Les Chibana <[[email protected]]>]

I saw the SHARP-TAILED SANDPIPER today from 1:10 to 1:25p in the location noted below, hanging out with the species noted. I saw at least two Dunlin and two Western Sandpipers nearby, among the crowd of Least Sandp. It gave about as good as it got with a few aggressive Least Sandp. It foraged on the far shore as well as into the water. I was able to follow the bird about as it flushed periodically with the rest of the crew. Finally, as most of the other sandpipers left in groups at around 1:25p, I could see the Sharp-tailed Sandp. flying alone off to the northwest. 

NORTHERN SAW-WHET OWLS have been vocalizing occasionally in the early morning and late night around the house doing both the long string of toots and the more aggressive-sounding whistle-like call. This is along Skyline Blvd. across from Long Ridge OSP.

Les Chibana

On Dec 14, 2005, at 2:15 PM, richard cimino wrote:

The Sharp-tailed Sandpiper was not seen from 10AM  to 12:30.

The a few small flocks of peeps flew in from different directions.

Then the Sharp-tailed SP appeared on the far side of the water east of the railroad tracks.

It stayed near the waters edge.

It did not stay very long maybe 10 minutes and disappeared when the peeps went airborne.

There has also been a Dunlin assocating with the peeps and STSP for viewing size comparsions.

Rich Cimino

Pleasanton, Ca.


-----Original Message-----
From: "Jeffers, Richard"
Sent: Dec 14, 2005 1:55 PM
To: [[email protected]]
Subject: [SBB] Sharp-tailed Sandpiper still at Alviso at 8:15 today

I finally made it over to look for this bird this morning.  It was relatively easy to find but somewhat distant and backlit on the far side of the water east of the railroad tracks.  Never flew over to the nearer mud islets in the 15-20 minutes I was there.  Also a few Western Sandpipers and one Dunlin with 200+ Least Sandpipers.

There were roughly 20 Red-breasted Mergansers in A12, and a couple of Say's Phoebes in the general vicinity of the marina.  Cheers,

Richard

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