Semi-palmated Sandpiper - 2016

There have now been three records of this attractive American peep in Pembrokeshire. The first was on Skokholm in 1964 and was also the first Welsh record. This and the most recent record were of adults whereas the 2007 individual was a juvenile.

Skokholm (moulting adult) 20^th to 21^st July 1964) (A  W Diamond, W J Plumb)

The Gann (juv - photo below) 14^th-27^th Oct 2007 (D J Astins, P K Grennard et al)

 Photo (c) David Astins

 The Gann (moulting adult - photo below) 3^rd – 5^th Sept 2013 (D Grimwood et al)

 Photo (c) Richard Crossen 

2016 - A juv at the Gann, 5th – 8th Aug (DG et al). Photos on the sightings blog

Mike Young-Powell 

Semi-palmated Sandpiper - 1994

Vagrant

One was at Skokholm on 20 and 21 July 1964 (A.W.Diamond, W.J.Plumb).  It was caught in a clap-net on 21 July, and as well as being ringed and photographed a comprehensive description was recorded, as befits a first record for Wales.

Donovan J.W. & Rees G.H (1994), Birds of Pembrokeshire