WAITING FOR THE PARADE - The Long-billed Dowitchers (and a possible Semi) at the Nanaimo Estuary were waiting for the B.C. Day parade. Unfortunately, they were a few days late. (Aug. 5/04)

SIESTA TIME - There's nothing like a little nap after an hour of foraging for food. (Aug. 5/04)

SIZING UP THE LUNCH - Merlin the magician made all the shorebirds disappear when he went looking for lunch. (Aug. 7/04)

HANGING WITH THE DOWI'S - On Aug. 2 there were about 20 Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs at the Nanaimo Estuary. On Aug. 5 there were only 2 Greater Yellowlegs with about 40 Long-billed Dowitchers.

AT LAST, THE LEAST - With all this searching for the Semi, I've almost neglected the Least. I'm glad they mostly have yellow legs. (Aug. 5/04)

QUIZ - Which bird is the Greater Yellowlegs & which is the Lesser? Sorry, no phone calls allowed. (Aug. 7/04)

PERPETUAL MOTION - With all the bobbing, weaving, and fancy footwork, the Lesser Yellowlegs had the makings of a prize-fighter and was difficult to photograph. (Aug. 7/04)

MYSTERY FLEDGLING (Aug. 3/04) - Brown-headed Cowbird (Thanks David & Guy)

PECTORAL SANDPIPER (distant photo)(Aug. 7/04)