[EBB Sightings] Frank's Dump Shorebirds

Hi all:

It's been a long while since I trekked to Frank's dump. There's always something:
Willet                   244
Black-bellied Plover      6 basic
Semi-palmated Plover      38 buried in the NE corner. 3 different groups.
Western Sandpiper        2200
Dowitcher spp             78
Short-billed Dowitcher    12
Long-billed Dowitcher     2
RED KNOT                  9
Marbled Godwit            18
American Avocet           4
Black-necked Stilt        6 -- 2 juveniles
Least Tern                2  Flyovers
Horned Lark               1

A few digi-scoped images from today can be seen at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14935921 at N00/

Good birding, 
Bob Power
Oakland, CA

Frank's Dump is a wetland sink on the east side of the Bay Trail. Closest access is: 
880 to Hayward's Winton Ave. exit WEST
Winton Ave to the Staging area or park just outside the staging area. 
1/2 mile walk west to the bay. Turn north and walk 1/2 mile to Frank's Dump on your right. Best viewing is an afternoon or early evening high tide and "Roberts Landing" is probably the best proxy for tides in this area. Ignore the tides and you may find Frank's Dump completely empty.
EBParks.org for an excellent map of Hayward Regional Shoreline.