Lubec Flats were unexpectedly quiet today, for this point in migration. Peeps were mostly Least with a fair number of Semi Sands. After an unsuccessful LB Dow playback, the only two Dowitchers in view, responded immediately to the Short-billed Dowitchers playback and practically landed in our laps. The only thing more exciting was an extremely cooperative Buff-breasted sandpiper that thought our creeping Jeep (vehicle as blind) was a new friend, affording great photo ops.
-- This slim, beautifully marked, buff colored bird has a small rounded head with a large pale eye ring (pie eyed look), long neck and long primary extension that gives it a delicate, elegant and elongated look, as does the White-rumped Sandpiper, which did not honor us with an appearance...Bugger!
The close looks at the Buffie and three dozen fresh caught Mackerel off the Eastport Pier, made for a very successful day.
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