It's not a Ringed Plover - it even nests just a few miles away - yet it's one of the rarest shorebirds at Jamaica Bay. It must have happened before, although I can't remember one in the last 30 years - but a Piping Plover (juvenile) showed up on the East Pond today. I saw it just north of the Raunt around 11:30, probably just after Andrew had it further north. A picture of it can be seen on my recent work page (at http://www.stevewalternature.com/) , along with yesterday's dowitcher that understandably generated a bit of interest. As far as I know, it was not seen today. However, a picture of a definite Long-billed Dowitcher, seen today, was sent to me.
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