A brilliant find by JJL saw Lia and I racing up to Blackstone
Edge reservoir during the afternoon to try and connect with the first Halifax
Wood Sandpiper in 26 years, the first one since I was two years old. When we
arrived JJL had kindly waited to make sure that the bird did not depart, and as
such we were able to quickly connect.
We stayed with the bird for a few hours in which time it
moved away before returning to near shore where it showed well. The bird seemed
to be feeding well and we saw it tackle a few large food items. It was good to
see many of the Halifax birders who also made the trip up to connect with this
local mega.
-Wood Sandpiper
Species List:
Blackstone Edge Reservoir: Mallard, Wood Sandpiper, Black-headed Gull, Common Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Common Kestrel, Carrion Crow, Northern Wheatear, Pied Wagtail, Meadow Pipit,
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