Connecticut Audubon Society: Shorebirds flying by

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Shorebirds flying by

Actually, some shorebirds are doing more than just flying by as their numbers are also building on the Connecticut coast. I have seen an increase in the number of Dunlin and, to some degree, Sanderling. I know Killdeers are being seen in much higher numbers, and this is a great month as always for American Woodcock to start making their amazing mating displays. Yesterday the state's first American Oystercatcher for 2012 was seen by Frank Mantlik, and any day now the first Piping Plovers will be here.

So how many Dunlin and Sanderling can you count in the picture above? Are you able to identify which is which between the similar species? If you find a Curlew Sandpiper in there please do tell...

Scott Kruitbosch
Conservation Technician

Photo © Scott Kruitbosch and not to be reproduced without explicit permission

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Connecticut Audubon Society conserves Connecticut’s environment through science-based education and advocacy focused on the state’s bird populations and habitats. Founded in 1898, Connecticut Audubon Society operates nature facilities in Fairfield, Milford, Glastonbury and Pomfret as well as an EcoTravel office in Essex and an Environmental Advocacy program in Hartford. Connecticut Audubon Society manages 19 wildlife sanctuaries around the state, preserves over 2,600 acres of open space in Connecticut and educates over 200,000 children and adults annually. Working exclusively in the state of Connecticut for over 100 years, Connecticut Audubon Society is an independent organization, not affiliated with any national or governmental group.