Reading a little further in Scott's book (East Bay Bird Guide, btw), I find
that "dunlin are far and away the most commmon shorebirds around PS during
winter." And I have to admit that I didn't take dunlin into consideration
when making my i.d., and with my mediocre shorebird skills, I was too busy
trying to make sure they weren't least. Sigh. I still *think* they are
westerns, but I sure ain't sure of it. Sorry.

Rob Saecker
Olympia