Had my first "fall" LESSER YELLOWLEGS at Upper Lisle County Park last evening Broome Co. The bird was an adult in what appeared to me as worn breeding plumage. I also had a small group of RING-BILLED GULLS (13) loafing at Dorchester Park. This is the first group of these birds I have seen since Spring migration. To my knowledge these birds don't breed in Broome Co. Most of these birds were still in breeding plumage with a couple 2nd cycle birds. Nothing unusual, but interesting how quickly birds turn to fall migration. Yesterday there was a strong cold front and northwest winds that likely kicked this off. I also have seen reports from Montezuma that there is a trickle of LESSER YELLOWLEGS and a SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER.
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