During this afternoon's low tide we observed flocks of shorebirds using the north end of Flat Bay in Harrington. We saw approximately 25+ Black-bellied Plover, 13 Semipalmated Plover, a large flock (100+) of small peeps - Semipalmated Sandpipers for sure (we heard them as well) and a scattering of Least Sandpipers. About 30 Dunlin were present as well as 3 Lesser Yellowlegs. The Black Ducks have invaded the bay - a large flock of them that also included a few Mallards and at least one Green-winged Teal. Four Red-breasted Mergansers added a nice touch at the end of the day!
We saw our first autumn Fox Sparrow under the feeders. Large flocks of Grackles continue to come through - sometimes with Red-winged Blackbirds in their midst.
Merle and Anne Archie, Harrington, ME
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