A large shorebird just flew over the parking lot at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens heading west that appeared to be a Hudsonian Godwit, though I didn't get it in the scope until it was heading away. It was out over the west pond and dropping fast, perhaps towards the northern edge of the pond. I will not be able to ground truth it, but if you're in the area...
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