Temminck Stint
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Strandfontein Rare Birds by Michael Mason

  I just thought I would share a short trip report and some gen to hopefully encourage the few birders who haven’t yet ventured out to Strandfontein Sewage Works before. I’ve highlighted the potential special interest birds. I visited the area again this morning...
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Seen at Kliphoek Salt pans 2015
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Is this a Little Stint?

Seen at Kliphoek Saltpans, Berg River, January 2016. Overall gizz of this bird looked ‘odd’ for a Little Stint. Longer, slightly decurved bill, long wing projection. We started to think maybe Western Sandpiper… That would be a first for southern Africa! Assessment from experts...
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