Hi All,
I just wanted to mention that although it is now early June, there are
still northbound shorebirds migrating through our area. A group of
birders had several species fly past Myers this morning, and there is
also a report from Oneidabirds and the Google eBird Gadget of three
Hudsonian Godwits at the Montezuma Visitor's Center today. This godwit
report is especially interesting, as this species is not seen in the
Basin every year, and is typically a "fall only" migrant in eastern
North America. In fact, I don't think I know of a single spring Basin
record of Hudsonian Godwit (although there are at least two of Marbled
Godwit, which is much rarer overall in the Basin).
So, it's not too late to be checking Myers and other spots for things
like Sanderling, Ruddy Turnstone, and other shorebirds.
Good birding,
Matt Medler
Ithaca
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