Semipalmated Plover

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

This bird was found at Hayling Island Hampshire on October 17th 2013, the 5th record for Britain if accepted. It was first mainland record since 1998, and it was seen at least until October 19th. 
The bird was filmed by Gary White and Jason Coppock.

Semipalmated Plover

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

This was the second of Ireland, after the first at Arranmore, Donegal in October 2003. The 2011 bird was found at Ventry Harbour on September 24th and it was seen until October 15th.
It was filmed by Mícheál Cowming on October 1st 2011.