The White Wagtail discovered by Josh Gahagan was seen and photographed
by many birders late this afternoon. It was feeding in the rocks along
the north side of the Ragged Neck picnic area of Rye Harbor State Park
in Rye, NH. This is adjacent to an area of washed up wrack and sea
weeds. There was abundant insect activity and the bird was very active
feeding in this area just on the north side of the phragmites stand. It
continued in this area until it started getting very dark (roughly 5:30
PM) and then spontaneously flew up high into the air and disappeared
toward the southwest in the direction of Rye Harbor boat launch.
It is hoped that perhaps it went to a roost spot. If so, it may come
back to feed in this area tomorrow morning. If not, then it may be gone
for good.
The identification, as far as I know, (ie. not much) is still White
Wagtail, although Pied Wagtail, apparently now a ssp. of White Wagtail
(????) is being discussed.
MANY THANKS to Josh for finding this bird and for him and Katie Towler
for getting the word out. It is truly amazing how many birders got this
bird considering the late afternoon discovery, and how short the days
are now.
My grainy photos in very low light as follows. Others will likely be
much better:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevemirick/
Steve Mirick
Bradford, MA
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