Semipalmated Sandpiper 145 



Semipalmated Sandpiper. — Ereunetes pusillus. 6.30 



Fall Migrant 



Field marks. — Over an inch smaller than Spotted Sandpiper, 

 but plumage similar; has swallow-like flight. 



Least Sandpiper. — Actodromas minutilla. 6.00 



Fall Migrant 



Field marks. — Smallest Sandpiper seen here; similar in 

 plumage and habits to Actitis macularia. 



DowiTCHER. — Macrorhamphus griseus. 10.50 

 Recorded as Rare Straggler 



Wilson's Snipe. — Gallinago delicata. 1 1 .25 



Not Uncommon in Fall 



Field marks. — Head striped with black and buff; form similar 

 to Woodcock; general plumage black and buff. 



A few of these birds fall victims to the hunter every Fall 

 and it is believed that they breed here sparingly. Wilson's 

 Snipe is a smaller, more dainty bird than the Woodcock. 



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