QUICK POST: I played a hunch and ran out to the Black Dirt Region after work this evening. I got lucky and was able to locate a single BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER, along with two American Golden-Plovers. The birds were distant and mostly backlit, but still it was a thrill to see them. I put the word out and Silas Wareham and Jeanne Cimorelli both ran for the birds and got them. On a personal note, this evening put me over the 200 bird mark in Orange County for the year, with birds #200 and #201. Pics were tough, but I tried my best to document.
What an amazing evening, Matt! Thanks again for the alert! I was super happy to get the BBSA!
I could tell how jazzed you were. Congrats on another lifer – good stuff! Matt
Congratulations on all the great shorebirds Matt! It’s amazing that you have all the specialty species by the 20th of August, I think that’s really early. Fingers crossed that it keeps on going!
I’ve been on a roll, John! Lol, it’s been a lot of fun, and yes, let’s keep it going! Matt