A Purple Sandpiper was currently being seen at Wind Point in Racine so I thought I would try for it. The Purple Sandpiper, considered a rare bird in Wisconsin as it’s normal range is the east coast of the US, but are seen just once in awhile late fall Nov-Jan. The bird was present and gave nice looks. It was not very active, it appeared to be finding things to eat when I arrive where the water meets the ice. After awhile the bird was less active and noticed it was carrying a piece of ice on it’s bottom. Hopefully that ice will come off and this bird can do what it has to in the days ahead. Thanks to the finder of this bird and getting the word out for others to see. It was a bright sunny morning with temps around 15 degrees, once a while the wind kicked in. Images were taken on January 2, 2026.
The Purple Sandpiper with nice looks…
At waters edge when I arrived…
Resting at times…
Just another look…
Looks cold. Have seen them in Sheboygan but never there. Nice photos.