I want to clarify that regarding the breeding plumage Dowitcher which Ann found
at Benning and identified as Long-billed, my writing was sloppy and ambiguous,
therefore inadvertently hurtful, for which I apologize. I did not at all intend
to impugn her ability to observe or ID it. I referred to
This morning I led a shorebird trip starting at 7am at the Montezuma NWR
Visitor Center.
Next Saturday (20 Aug) Dave Nicosia will lead a trip starting at the same time
(7am) & place (Visitor Center off NYS-5/US-20).
Our group was initially comprised of 5 experienced birders with 4 scopes, the
