Having viewed five photos of this bird (after narrowly missing it in life, unfortunately), it is my impression that it is a Least Sandpiper in winter aspect--possibly a first-summer bird. Birds of this appearance are not seen often in northeastern North America, and I can remember at least several occasions over the years when winter aspect Leasts have been reported/suspected as Temminck's Stints.
Additional photos would be very helpful--especially any that show the tail pattern in detail. Shai Mitra Bay Shore -----Original Message----- From: Richard Guthrie [email protected] Sent 8/23/2009 4:44:56 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [nysbirds-l] Report of Temmick's Stint on Eastern Long Island I havent seen a post as yet, but I had a phone callabout an hour ago relaying that a TEMMICKS STINT was found on/near DuneRoad on eastern Long Island. Im sure there will be a lot more to share about thisby the finder and other observers. But in the meanwhile I thought it importantto put the word out. Rich Guthrie New Baltimore The Greener County [email protected] http://blogs.timesunion/birding -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES Temporary archive: http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
