Buff-breasted Sandpiper

A rare visitor to the UK, mostly in the southwest, formerly a BBRC rarity until the end of 1982.

Accepted records
1953: Perry Oaks SF (Middx), one from October 18th to November 23rd (LBR 56, Hardwick & Self) 1977: Staines Reservoir (Middx), one from September 14th to October 2nd (LBR 56, Hardwick & Self) 1981: Perry Oaks SF (Middx), one from September 12th-15th (LBR 56, Hardwick & Self) 1981: Barn Elms Reservoir (Surrey), one on October 12th (LBR 56, Hardwick & Self) 1986: Rainham Marshes (Essex), one on July 21st (LBR 56, Hardwick & Self)