I stopped by the pond on 320th east of Holyoak at about 5pm saturday.   I 
found at least nine species of shorebirds (Killdeer, both yellowlegs, 
Solitary and Spotted, Baird, Pectoral, Semi-Palmated SP, Least SP, Wilson's 
Phalarope) and a probable Western Sandpiper.  The sandpiper kept going in 
and out of the grass not allowing viewing of the leg color, beak, or flanks. 
It did have a rich rust colored back and a rufous ear patch.

Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN
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Subject: [mou-net] Western Sandpiper Updates?


Anyone observe this bird on Saturday?
Appreciate the update.

Thank you,

Mark S Citsay
Lake Elmo, MN
Washington County




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