Also, of the 3 initial eBird reports, Sarah’s alone had ID info:
“Not as big as semipalmated, black by eye, broken collar”
Beautifully succinct, narrowing plover possibilities to Snowy.
Matt had a narrative and alluded to photos which were added later.
Kennedy noted Matt’s reputation, what the o
As I understand, just for the sake of giving credit where credit is due: Sarah
Forestiere an SCA/NYS Parks Piping Plover Steward was the first to put eyes on
the bird. She then asked Matt Brown for confirmation that it was not a Wilson’s
but in fact a Snowy. Sarah is a personal friends and was a
