Showing posts with label Least Sandpiper. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Least Sandpiper. Show all posts

Sunday, 19 July 2015

Least Sandpiper

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla




This bird was found on July 16th 2015 on Periglis Beach, St Agnes, Scilly. It was found by Bob Dawson, and it was the 38th record in the UK. It was seen at least until July 18th and it was filmed by Ashley Fisher.

Saturday, 25 October 2014

Least Sandpiper

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla








The bird was filmed by Philip Parsons.

Friday, 26 April 2013

Least Sandpiper

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla




This was the first record of more than one Least Sandpiper in Ireland. These two juvenile birds was found at Carrahane, Co. Kerry on September 26th and seen until October 3rd 2011.
This video was made by Mícheál Cowming, on October 1st 2011.

Eight of the nine previous records occurred between August 7th and September 17th, with four in August and four in September.
Records in the UK display a September peak with fewer in October, and non has ever been found there in November.