Second time is not the charm

Eamon, Matt, and I decided to try for the Sprague's Pipit and Razorbill once again this weekend.  The American Pipit flock that was reported to have a Sprague's or two in the mix was down to roughly 20 birds, that we could find at least.  We were able to get a good look through the scope at seemingly all of the birds, and none of them had the streaked back, flesh colored legs, or streaked "necklace"  of the Sprague's Pipit.  We did get some good looks at plenty of raptors again, though.

Red-tailed Hawk

We went to the pier and coughed up the whole two dollars that would give us access to the pier.  We struck out on the Razorbill search, but we did get to see black scoters and northern gannets!  The gannets were doing a lot of diving while we were there, and the black scoters even came in close enough for some nice pictures.  We also had a friendly Sanderling that scavenged the fishing pier a lot like a gull, with some of the most docile brown pelicans I have ever seen.

Sanderling

Northern Gannets in the distance.  Notice how streamlined they can get for a dive!

Brown Pelican

Black Scoter was an unexpected highlight for the day.

Eamon and I paid a visit to Dauphin Island the following day, for which I will have a post coming soon!