Cabo da Praia Quarry, Terceira

A visit to the Cabo da Praia Quarry today produced some great views of a number of waders. Highlights included 2 Hudsonian Whimbrel, 4 Semipalmated Plovers (all adults) and single Short-billed Dowitcher and juvenile Semipalmated Sandpiper.

Short-billed Dowitcher, Sanderling and Turnstone

Juvenile Semipalmated Sandpiper

Juvenile Semipalmated Sandpiper

Adult Semipalmated Plover