I didn't give props to Sean and Parke for finding the stint. An amazing
find!
>From: jim brighton <>
>Reply-To: jim brighton <>
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>Subject: [MDOSPREY] Red-necked Stint Worcester County 8/4/07
>Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2007 00:33:19 +0000
>
>After hearing about the Red-necked Stint from Matt Hafner, I battled ocean
>bound traffic and made my way to Ocean City. Mike Walsh and myself
>observed the bird for about 10 minutes around 1pm on Skimmer Island. After
>looking hopelessly through the heat shimmer from the Hooper's Restaurant
>parking lot we tried a different viewing spot on the bridge. It is
>actually a lot closer and the shimmer was no where near as bad. The tide
>was high causing the many shorebirds to flock together. Thankfully there
>were many Sanderlings, Semipalmated, and Least Sandpipers for comparison.
>Here are the notes that we took on the Stint --
>
>Stint seen around 1pm
>Observed for 10 minutes
>Observed with Sanderlings, Semi's, Least, Turnstones, and Dowitchers
>Noticeably smaller than the Sanderlings -- larger than the Leasts
>Same size and shape as the Semipalmated Sandpipers
>Not much shape difference between Semipalm and Stint
>First noticed red throat
>Throat and chest red (but starting to molt) to a nearly defined line
>red coloring wrapped around to sides of neck
>Back was gray -- no distinguishable color differences on back
>Back of head and neck held more color than back of bird
>Legs dark
>Red on throat went up to and included chin
>Belly was white
>The Red-necked Stint was constantly being harrassed by the Sanderlings and
>Turnstones.
>
>I hope alot of eyes get out there tomarrow. Higher tide might be best
>since it concentrates the birds to the island.
>
>West Ocean City pond is perfect for shorebirds and waders. The flats are
>concentrated right up against the road. There were shorebirds present but
>in small numbers (Semi Sand, Semi Plover, Killdeer, Least, Solitary,
>Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs).
>
>Turf Farm on Tull Road in northern Worcester held Killdeer and Horned Larks
>but should be checked for Uppies as often as possible.
>
>Smithville Lake in Caroline County is full of water and has no flats.
>
>There were two Glossy Ibis at the Spring Road impoundments this morning
>(hard bird in Talbot).
>
>And finally, three Black-crowned Night-Herons (one adult and two imm.) have
>taken up residence at the boat yard where I live in Oxford. They seem to
>come this time every year. Another tough bird in Talbot.
>
>Jim Brighton
>Oxford, Maryland
>
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