Yes, I remember that as well, Paul.  I believe that was a commentary
on the large number of Semipalms that were being reported on
Christmas Counts. As soon as that was circulated, the number of
Semis dropped to zero and the number of Westerns rose dramatically.
It certainly got people to looking more carefully!

Norm

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Maryland Birds & Birding 
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Paul Woodward
> Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 10:35 AM
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> Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] Semipalmated Sandpipers in winter
> 
> Norm & Jason,
>       I vaguely remember an article ages ago that questioned 
> all winter records of the Semipalmated Sandpipers the United 
> States.  They should be in South America.  I think the 
> conclusion was that they were really Western Sandpipers.
> 
> Paul Woodward
> Fairfax City, VA
> 
>