Field notes, v1466
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T. Lyons 1939 Pg 2 Sharp Tailed Sandpiper Nov 10 - Peal, compound - 2 birds noted under Turnstone - Sp questionable, didn't notice bill Nov. 12 - Peal Compound - one bird. Brown above white beneath only distinction marking was black strip down to middle of tail believe it was not a turnstone because the bill looked too long and slim - would have projected back it would have protruded at rafe [illegible] - and movements were more relaxed - moved more like a golden plover - but no that slow & laxidical Nov 13 - Peal Compound - 2 birds shot Today 11:30 A.M. both in f. More tame than Turnstone less tame than plovers can usually approach within 25-30 ft sharp cry when take flight. Fly fast faster than turnstoves very straight tail very long and pointed in the back November 17 - Peake - one on compound Nov. 19 - Wake, 10:30, 7 birds feeding in a group in Seruun meadow at southern tip of lagoon.