The Limpkin in Lewiston, along the Niagara River, was seen throughout the
day today. It is sticking to a very small area - a linear strip about 50
yards long. If you don't see it, just carefully check the weeds at the base
of the slope for any movement. It can really hide in there! Early this
morning it was about 50 yards directly south of the small patch of weeds
that it stayed in yesterday but later it moved back into that patch, which
is next to the blue-gray harbor master building and a shed. There shouldn't
be much more than a few flurries in Lewiston tomorrow and getting there
shouldn't be a problem if you are coming from the east. Those coming in on
the Thruway from Pennsylvania may have slick roads from tonight's snow but
the weather conditions should not be that bad during the day tomorrow.

 

The coordinates are 43.173805, -79.049374 Mapped pin:
https://goo.gl/maps/CyuEbPmWpmwBt1DL8  This is below the cliff, down at
river level. You must park above at street level and take the stairs down.
For those who have difficulty walking, you can be driven down and let off at
water level. Look for the blue-gray building that says "harbor master" over
one of the doors. Next to it is a blue-gray shed. The weeds that it was
hanging out in all afternoon on Tuesday are between those two buildings,
which are only 15 feet apart. The bird sometimes moves behind one of the
buildings but you can usually find it by moving around. It is close, only 30
feet or so away, though usually obscured or made invisible by weeds, and
does not seem particularly concerned about people. However, please do not
surround it, as it does sometimes like to come out into the open. I suggest
that people stay off the grass in order to give it some space. You will
still get great views.

 

PLEASE NOTE: If anyone notices the bird showing concerning behavior, such as
lethargy, noticeable limping, or dragging a wing, could you please contact
me ASAP. At this point the bird looks perfectly healthy, is finding lots of
snails, and was even seen to fly when startled by a loud noise today.

 

Good birding!

Willie

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Willie D'Anna

Wilson, NY

dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom

 


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