[Birdnet] White-rumped Sandpiper??? @ AIC

[Tim Avery]

This evening I saw a very strange large Caladris sandpiper along the causeway
between MM 4 and 5.  Initially I thought it was just a pale Baird's Sandpiper
but once in the scope, the base of the bill appeared pinkish-orange.  I snapped
a couple shots through the scope and this was the best one:

http://timaverybirding.com/photos/july07/calid_01.jpg

Then when the bird took off I was stunned to see the white rumps as I snapped a
few more shots:

http://timaverybirding.com/photos/july07/calid_02.jpg

The bird appeared to be a White-rumped Sandpiper, but this date and location
would seem highly unlikely...  At the same time I can't figure out what else it
may be.  I will post to ID-Frontiers and see if I can get any enlightenment.

Also in the same area were 3 PECTORAL SANDPIPER, around 100 BAIRD'S SANDPIPER,
and at least a quarter million Wilson's Phalarope and around 100 Red-necked
Phalarope.

Good Birding

Tim
Salt Lake City, UT
tanager at timaverybirding.com
http://www.timaverybirding.com