I'm trying to hit Popham Beach every other morning, so I can spend some time other places. Today was my day off, and Bud Heure spotted 2 Blk Skimmers here this morning. So I ventured down to Popham this evening, just before closing time, High tide, beginning to ebb. Had some highlights:
Hudsonian Godwit - Haven't seen one of these in breeding plumage for many years. This one foraging mostly on the Seawall Beach side of the Morse River mouth. Brick red bird with longish legs and over-all size approaching a Bonie. My last look was when it faced away from me, and took off for a brief flight. White rump. Bill was nearly straight, but had more of an upturn than a downturn.
The peeps hit over a thousand this evening. I decided not to count, just enjoy the spectacle off these last-minute feeders preparing to loaf for the night above the wrack line. Incredible sight.
A Long-billed Dowitcher was in a marsh pool before the entrance.
Photos of a SBDowitcher in extremely strong, harsh, setting sun light, provided comparisons for both the LBDow and the Hudwit.
A solo Whimbrel was all alone here. Has been around for about a week, between Popham and Green Point on Atkins Bay. At times, it has been out on the mudflats, strolling around with the clammers.
But no skimmers.
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