It’s an African species that has never been seen in NY State before. Last summer one (presumably only one) caused a sensation in the northeast, with sightings in Nova Scotia and New England. A week ago there was an undocumented report from South Amboy, NJ, just across from Staten Island; in all likelihood this is the same bird. Unfortunately by the time I got the word out the tide had risen and the bird was not refound. I’m hoping it will return for today’s low tide so others will get to see it, otherwise, it’s back to hit-or-miss all along the eastern seaboard. This is easily the rarest bird I’ve ever found.
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- alex 7-09-2007 3:32 pm