Thanks! I looked up the sandpipers that are seen in NE Canada in summer - this might be a semipalmated sandpiper (same in thread 1).

Looks like a Pine Grosbeak. BN

Thanks Gail and TMFF! Belted kingfishers apparently nest in the area of Cape Breton where I saw them in the first week of July,2011. After looking at more of my pics and comparing them with the images on the web, I believe that is what I took pics of. Folks in this forum are such great resources and willing to share their knowledge! Thanks again to both! Shyamala

Thanks for the confirmation, TMFF! Appreciate your taking the time.