Thanks much to all who responded to my inquiry.  I was able to get one of the Upland Sandpipers and amazing looks at the phalarope.  At one point it came within 6 feet or so of me, totally uncaring.  Gorgeous birds. Andrew Andrew v. F. Block Consulting Naturalist 20 Hancock Avenue, Apt. 3 Yonkers, Westchester Co., New York 10705-4629  www.flickr.com/photos/conuropsis/albums