The most frequently seen shorebird here is probably the Spotted Sandpiper, yet, the Killdeer is also common. Only occasionally have I seen a Wilson’s Snipe.
However, yesterday was the first time I had seen a Solitary Sandpiper. To be sure, it wasn’t actually along the shore of Kootenay Lake, but over 1400 metres above it on an alpine pond in Kokanee Glacier Park. This area is at the southern limit of the Solitary Sandpiper’s breeding range, so one would not expect them often. There are three pictures of it below.
A Solitary Sandpiper flies toward the grassy edge of an alpine pond.
It alights.
And starts hunting along the shore.
Great sighting and photos! I’ve only seen Solitary Sandpipers on a handful of occasions.
Hi Alistair, nice shots of the park! I often see these sandpipers along the north end of Kokanee lake. There is a shallow area there where they seem to like to hang out.