Today, Dot Gustafson graciously offered to accompany me to Ridgely and lend her expertise in order to help me improve my pathetically poor shorebird identification skills. Amid the Dowitchers, Semipalmated S., Lesser Yellowlegs, Pectorals, Leasts and Stilt S's, Dot found a delightfully cooperative L. GOLDEN-PLOVER that remained in close and in view for the entire 3 hours that we were there. Thank you Dot! Gail Frantz Reisterstown, MD