Hello all,



This morning on my way back to Walla Walla I checked Tyson blood ponds
looking for the Sharp-tailed Sandpiper. Instead, I found a PACIFIC
GOLDEN-PLOVER in the first pond with close comparison to an American.
Also by standing on top of my car I was able to scope a 2nd American
Golden-Plover and 2 Black-bellied Plovers in the far pond, as well as
about 15 Pectoral Sandpipers, several Western, and Long-billed
Dowitchers.



The Pacific Golden-Plover gave a good study at pretty close range with
its much more golden appearance and nice short primaries coupled with
long tertials, accentuating the short-primary look. The American
Golden-Plover was right on hand for a good comparison. I did get
photos that show the bird pretty well. Jim and Sue Parrish also were
there to see it.



Earlier, I had a Golden-crowned Sparrow at Sacajawea State Park in Franklin County.



Cheers,

Michael Woodruff

Spokane, WA


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