Hi TJ I looked at the beak but it seems a lot shorter than that of the Dowitcher (a short-billed one at that!). I enlarged the pic a little -does this help? Thanks Shyamala

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

Thanks, BN. The sunset reflected off the heron made me unsure of which kind it was. I see the Great blues here in NE Illinois quite often - look like missiles shooting through.

Let's see...I did just look that up for you! I think it's rare for animals to be quarantined but depending on the animal they need an inspection and some vet documentation. Apparently they might not be accepting horses from Colorado right now? PS Here's a selection of farms for sale...http://www.novascotiaproperty.info/ For horses: Zoosanitary Export Certificate for Horses INSPECTIONS INSTRUCTIONS Require: US Zoosanitary Export Certificate (completed in the past 30 days (VS 17-140 or VS 17-145 OR a hard copy of the electronic export certificate), check date) Verify that the US zoosanitary health certificate is endorsed by a US federal veterinarian. If not endorsed, refuse the entry. Must have been a resident of the US for at least the past 60 days or since birth Must match description on the Certificate and appear healthy Must have tested negative for EIA (Coggins or ELISA test) in the past 6 months (check date) Foals under 5 months of age are exempt from the EIA requirement if they are imported into Canada at the same time as their dam and must be identified on the certificate of their dam or on a separate certificate of their own Foals born en-route are exempt from the certificate requirements If Box #4 on the certificate is checked - refer to CFIA Vet USDA Veterinarian Signature must be Present Date and stamp the original USDA Health Certificate and return it to the importer Retain a copy of the certificate . Fax a copy to the district office of the POE. INSPECT THE HORSES to ensure that horses are transported without injury, distress or undue suffering and with sufficient headroom and space - if this is not the case, please refer to CFIA for veterinary inspection.