[mou] Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Sherburne NWR

[Pastor Al Schirmacher]

Had a probable Buff-breasted Sandpiper near Little Bluestem Pool on 
Sherburne Refuge's Auto Tour this morning at 9:15 AM.

The "probable" is due to the short duration of the sighting and distance 
from the road, but physical characteristics (buffy chest & abdomen, slender 
Mourning Dove but smaller look), habitat and time of year all fit.  It flew 
into the the flats obscured by taller grass, leaving me to scope the 3,189.5 
Killdeer(s) in a vain hope of its return.

Good birding to all!

Al Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties