Reuben Stolfus scouted Knox Marcellus marsh this morning in preparation for tomorrow's guided shorebird walk. He reports a variety of species including lots of yellowlegs of both "flavors", a number of short-billed dowitchers, good numbers of least sandpipers and semipalmated sandpipers, a few pectoral sandpipers, one stilt sandpiper, 2 white-rumped sandpipers and a good deal of very interesting non-shorebird species (including some very beautiful sandhill cranes!). The visitor center pool is featuring some semipalmated plovers as well. And two turnstones have been seen of late (along with a glossy ibis) along the wildlife drive. Andrea has informed me there are still some opening for tomorrow's guided walk. It's a great opportunity to hone your shorebird i.d. skills. Lots of knowledgeable, friendly, patient folks very willing to help newcomers. So don't delay. The Golden moments fly! Pete Sar
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