An interesting selection of birds and birders has been present at the North Beach marsh over the last couple
of days, and I have enjoyed seeing familiar faces as much as unfamiliar birds.

Though not as cooperative as the RED KNOT,  the pretty BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER afforded long and luscious 
looks today.  After several unsuccessful buff-breasted sandpiper chases lately, including yesterday, I am glad to finally get one.

Birds of interest:

Northern Shoveler    2  (female)
Sora    1     (Dan Haas spotted it barely stepping out of the grass on the other side of the marsh in the 
                  pouring windy rain - you go)
Semipalmated Plover    15
Killdeer    8
Greater Yellowlegs    1
Lesser Yellowlegs    6
Red Knot    1
Semipalmated Sandpiper    20
Least Sandpiper    60
Pectoral Sandpiper    4
Stilt Sandpiper    1
Buff-breasted Sandpiper    1   (revealed itself after the rain stopped)

A WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPER was present yesterday as well.

Great fun.

John Dennehy
Baltimore