Broad-billed Sandpiper at Bliksekilen, Vestfold & Telemark, Norway on 25th May 2020

A Broad-billed Sandpiper / Fjellmyrløper Calidris falcinellus had been present at Bliksekilen, Tønsberg for several days although I failed to see the bird on a first attempt earlier so tried again during the late afternoon of 25th May. The bird was seen immediately on arrival at 17:45 feeding on the tidal mud together with several Ringed Plovers. During my visit the bird was actively feeding but also had several short rests and almost fell asleep. When it awoke again it preened, wing stretched and the birds characteristic trill was heard twice. I left at 19:00 with the hope that the bird would remain one more day for further photography but because of the activity noted above, it was no real surprise that the bird departed during the night.