Semipalmated Sandpipers have been recorded in the checklist area only three times in recent history. In the late 1800’s, there were recorded annually in small numbers (Brooks,1917). Migratory, breeds in the northern tundra and winters in South America. Found among other small ‘peep’ sandpipers along the edges of wet areas in fields, ponds and so forth.
Similar species:
The ‘peep’ sandpipers can pose quite the identification challenge. For tips on telling them apart, please see this article.
Sources:
Ehrlich, Dobkin and Wheye, (1988)
Noteworthy Data
Date | Location | Source(s) | Comments |
| May 14, 2013 | Annis Road, Chilliwack | D. Tyson, 2013 | In unused cranberry field with other shorebirds. |
| July 14, 2012 | Whorley Road, Agassiz | G. Gadsden, 2012k C. McDonald, 2012d | Adult molting to nonbreeding plumage. Mixed with Western and Least Sandpiper. Photographed and field notes. |
| August 14, 2010 | Harrison Lagoon, Harrison Hot Springs | C. Mcdonald 2010c | Photographed among a small flock of Least Sandpipers. |
| August 22, 2008 | Sinclair Road, Chilliwack | G. Gadsden 2008g | Among a small flock of Western Sandpiper and Least Sandpiper in a small pond in a field. Photographed. |
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