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On Mon, Aug 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM Toby Burke via groups.io <kenaibirder=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> A molting CURLEW SANDPIPER, showing a substantial amount of red, was seen
> late morning on the rising tide at the mouth of the Kasilof River -
> north side, foraging on the intertidal mudflats. While on the mudflats the
> bird was in view and very conspicuous for over an hour as the tidal change
> is minimal thus a very slowly advancing tide. The bird worked the tide all
> the way from 200+ meters offshore to the gravel beach, giving exceptional
> views. After the intertidal mudflats were completely covered and shorebirds
> dispersed, we later refound the bird foraging along the muddy banks at the
> river mouth.
>
> If others intend on chasing this bird we recommend optimally working the
> intertidal mudflats on a rising or falling tide. The sweet spot for this
> area is between +10 and +14 feet. Lower than +10 feet the bird will be too
> far off for satisfactory viewing. Higher than a +14 feet the intertidal
> area is completely covered, with shorebirds largely dispersing up river
> along river banks and to upland freshwater marshes. Shorebirds will
> occasionally persist after high tide on the gravel beach for a short period
> and shorebirds will also start to assemble on the gravel beach in
> anticipation of the dropping tide and soon exposed intertidal mud. Of
> course, these beach gatherings are often prematurely dispersed by loose
> dogs, four-wheelers, helicopters, marauding falcons, etc. Plan accordingly.
>
> Toby and Laura Burke
> Kalifornsky, AK
>
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