Hi all-
On Monday, I found an adult Long-billed Dowitcher at Sasco Hill Beach in
Fairfield.
Unfortunately, the bird did not stay the night. Four other people were able
to see it that evening.
Dowitcher identification is a large challenge, one of the most difficult ID
complexes in North America.
In my eBird report I did a full write-up about the identification.
I am sharing it here in case it's useful for anyone wishing to brush up on
dowitcher ID.
I would also suggest reviewing Julian Hough's excellent article from a
while back. I do not know which edition of the CT Warbler it was published
in as I haven't seen it in a while.
https://ebird.org/checklist/S192179035
Best,
Aidan Kiley
Fairfield
Hi all-
On Monday, I found an adult Long-billed Dowitcher at Sasco Hill Beach in
Fairfield.
Unfortunately, the bird did not stay the night. Four other people were able
to see it that evening.
Dowitcher identification is a large challenge, one of the most difficult ID
complexes in North America.
In my eBird report I did a full write-up about the identification.
I am sharing it here in case it's useful for anyone wishing to brush up on
dowitcher ID.
I would also suggest reviewing Julian Hough's excellent article from a
while back. I do not know which edition of the CT Warbler it was published
in as I haven't seen it in a while.
https://ebird.org/checklist/S192179035
Best,
Aidan Kiley
Fairfield