I observed the purple sandpiper at the reported location from about 4:15 - 5:00 PM this afternoon (Monday, 17 Oct 2011).  I took several photos, including a flight photo with a nice look at the dark tail and rump.  I posted several on the SDOU Facebook page.  Ken Schumacher and company from Minneapolis were also there.

Thanks for the reports!

K. C. Jensen, Ph.D.
Department of Natural Resource Management
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South Dakota State University
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