There was an alternate plumaged Purple Sandpiper towards the south
end of the main pier, on the west side, in Cobourg Harbour at about
11.45 a.m. today.
Also in the harbour were several 100 Dunlin, 60 Red Knots, 20+
semipalmated sandpipers, a couple of turnstones and at least one
Sanderling. On the pier itself was a Laughing Gull and an Iceland
Gull, but both departed.
Directions: Exit #401 at the eastern Cobourg exit [#474] and turn
south off the exit ramp. This is Division Street. Continue south
through town and Division ends in the main pier of the harbour, with
excellent views of the area.
To access the boat launch area, take the last right off Division,
just prior to the entry to the pier area. Drive west to the next
street [Third Street] turn left and then left again just past the
marina.
Clive Goodwin
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