Baird's Sandpiper

A rare visitor to the UK and a BBRC rarity.

Accepted records (3)

 * 1950: Perry Oaks SF (Middx), one from September 17th-22nd (LBR 56, Hardwick & Self)
 * 1977: Rainham Marshes (Essex), one on September 3rd (LBR 56, Hardwick & Self)
 * 1982: Staines Reservoirs (Middx), a first-winter from October 14th to April 24th 1983 (LBR 56, Hardwick & Self)

The 1950 bird was the second for the UK following one shot on St. Kilda in 1911. The one at Staines is the only one to have over-wintered in the UK.