Date: 3/31/25 6:10 pm From: Cliff Weisse via groups.io <cliffandlisa...> Subject: [IBLE] Semipalmated Sandpiper Records
We are seeing a spate of eBird reports of Semipalmated Sandpiper in
Idaho so I thought I'd throw this out there. This is exceedingly early
for this species in Idaho. I just pulled up the eBird map for this year
and the closest to Idaho there are checklists is in Kansas. I found two
photos for Idaho in late April but May is a more typical time for them
to come through.
Shorebirds in general can be difficult to ID (to say the least) and
Semipalmated Sandpiper is notoriously easy to confuse with/for other
species, especially Western Sandpiper. I would encourage everyone to try
to get photos if you think you see one before May. Good luck.
Cliff
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Cliff and Lisa Weisse
Island Park, Idaho
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