Purple Sandpiper in Cass County
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'Accidental' in Minnesota - First record for Cass County in the Spring season

Here is a photo of a Purple Sandpiper (presumably a juvenile) from Lake Winnibigoshish. The shot was taken at approx. 6:30 PM on 9/26/06. Location is along the south shore of Lake Winnie near the town of Bena. Bird was along the beach just west of Denny's Resort.

Photo by Ben Wieland
Canon Powershot A540 thru swarovski 65mm scope.