[NatureNS] Poss. Com. Ringed Plover, Long-tailed Jaeger, Dickcissel,

Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:54:09 -0300
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H all:

As photo editor of "NS Birds," I routinely receive images from far and wide in
the province, and the following rarities have been sent m in the last few days.

Most startling, is the province's second photograph of a probable COMMON RINGED
PLOVER (single images are always tricky). This one, a worn adult, was found by
Tuma Young amd Nicolaas Honig 4 Sept. on Conrad Beach. When the photo by
Nicolaas was shown to Allan and Cathy Murrant (kudos!), they pointed out that
the width of breast band and complete lack of visible orbital ring (on a very
sharp image) were features of Com. Ringed rather than Semipalmated. Bill shape,
width of breast band, pattern of dark lores, also support this i.d.  The image
will appear with a disgnosis in the next issue of "NS Birds," although will
ultimately be reviewed by the bird records committee.

Three great photos of a juvenile LONG-TAILED JAEGER were sent by Tom Kavannaugh,
who found it 4 Sept. just outside Canso Harbour. No doubt about this one, and it
will be in the next issue. Tom also reports that A Dickcissel and a
White-winged Dove have been around Canso since Hurricane Bill.

Another juv. Yellow-crowned Night-Heron  was present from 20 Sept. in the back
hbr. at Lockeport, where it was photo'd by Bill Crosby.

Finally, a young Blue Grosbeak turned up yesterday at Ppple River, Cum., and was
photo'd for the record by Katleen Spicer.

Cheers, Ian

Ian McLaren


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