Stuart:
> Did I type stilt sandpiper last night, oopps silly me, that should have been
> long-billed dowitcher

"much ado about nothing", eh? how many folks went dashing down there
yesterday?

> Well after having a good look at the bird this morning, finally getting it to
> fly and call at the same time the conclusion is long-billed dowitcher, with a
> short bill - which started this stilt sandpiper thing off in the first
> place.

I hope you use the keys when you band, Stuart :)

- Don Baccus, Portland OR <donb at rational.com>