Congratulations to Andrew for a tremendous find, and to Doug Futuyma, who overcame feeling unwell to re-find the bird. For those planning a try tomorrow, I think it's best to try on in-between tides: Andrew found it on the falling tide, and it was not re-found at low tide, despite strenuous efforts, until the tide came rose substantially again.
This is a distinctive-looking bird--large and pale-backed, with all the head and breast pattern features clearly shown, a longer slimmer bill than in SEPL, no color in the orbital ring, no webbing between the middle and inner toes, and a distinctive call. With Apologies to Andrew, who will share much better shots soon, here are a few photos showing its appearance: https://picasaweb.google.com/109808209543611018404/LongIslandMiscellany2014#6051308619990449970 Shai Mitra Bay Shore ________________________________ From: bounce-117773283-3714...@list.cornell.edu [bounce-117773283-3714...@list.cornell.edu] on behalf of Andrew Baksh [birdingd...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2014 4:46 PM To: nysbirds-l Cc: Nyc ebirds Subject: Re:[nysbirds-l] Possible Common Ringed Plover @ Cupsogue LI The bird has been refound and currently being viewed by Doug Futuyma, John Gluth, Shai Mitra, Patricia Lindsay. Soon to be joined by Michael Scheibel who was ordered back and will soon be charging through the mud. ________________________________ CSI Represents NY in Nationwide State Rankings. Learn more>>><http://csitoday.com/2014/04/csi-represents-ny-in-nationwide-state-rankings/> -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
