Hi, I was able to go back to the Sleepy Eye WTP's this morning and the Sandpiper I reported yesterday as a likely Bairds Sandpiper was still present. Viewing conditions were better but still distant. I now believe it is a Semipalmated Sandpiper. It definitely has black legs and there didn't appear to be any sign of the wings projecting beyond the tail. The shape is more consistent with a peep, too (thanks Alex L. & Bob D.). Mike Oetken was able to go out to the ponds today to look at it today and he also is thinking its a Semipalmated. Perhaps Mike has a better photo of it to share on the listserve.
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