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Hi, I just got back from an evening trip to Hartlen Point. Taking photos of the Willets on the beach facing the harbour a shorebird call of a different species got my attention. One of the large plover species flew in. Never seen one before in full breeding plumage. First impression: very golden colour. Given the evening light with the the low sun colour may have been misleading here, but the bird didn't have the right jizz for a Black-bellied Plover as well. I was able to relocate, study and photograph the bird several times in the rocks exposed by low tide. Well visible key fieldmarks observed on site were confirmed on the few distant photographs I was able to obtain: - all black undertail coverts - dark cap, creating very strong contrast with the white head markings - wing projection well beyond the tail I am 100% convinced that this individual was indeed a AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER. Not sure how common and likely the occurrence of this species is during Spring. Maybe someone could fill ion this detail. Other birds noticed: Willets, Least Sandpiper, and a kindergarden of Common Eiders (the first I've seen this year, 6 females and 30+ chicks). Cheers Ulli
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