Hi Everyone,

Here's a message from Brad Lanning from Washington Co., home of the Solitary Sandpiper.

"Good morning Bill and All,

I am so very happy to report a new personal high count for one location in the county.  On the way home from work yesterday, I swung by Horseshoe Ln. flooded fields and driveway.  I parked my car by the gate and slowly began to walk as I noticed that something magical was taking place:))  I was astonished to see Solitary Sandpipers everywhere I looked.  I have never witnessed such a fall-out of shorebirds in Washington County, for one location, of this magnitude before.  I am so excited for the rare opportunity!!  After a careful count, I came up with 34 Solitary Sandpipers, 2 Spotted Sandpipers, and 2 Least Sandpipers.  I did not see the 2 Greater Yellowlegs from a few days ago.  A pair of Wood Ducks were present as well.  The most amazing part took place just as I was about to leave.  The Solitary Sandpipers became extremely vocal.  Imagine a ton of SOSP all talking loudly in sandpiper language.  It was music to my ears.  They must have been
 communicating about migration because just then, 2 groups departed.  First, 4 birds left together and flew high to the North, and then, another group of 8-9 birds took off and climbed out.  They were calling loudly as they migrated, a totally amazing experience! 

B-RAD, over and out, from Washington County:)) "

Thanks, Brad. An enjoyable description of this cool migration event.

Good birding,

Bill

Bill Hubick
Pasadena, Maryland

http://www.billhubick.com

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