Many birders have appreciated the chance to see the First State Record Barnacle Goose that continues to be observed east of Douglas, southwest of Grand Rapids (photo by Muhtasim Chowdhury).

Rare bird action has been at something of a lull in numbers, but the birds that are being reported are certainly exciting, including another First State Record for Arkansas, this time a Clark’s Grebe. Michigan birders are appreciating a First State Record Barnacle Goose not far from Lake Michigan, and Michigan birders are also delighting in seeing a male Tufted Duck, a short distance northwest of the Euro goose. Birders in Arizona are continuing to see the Second State Record American Woodcock in the Patagonia area, and a Slaty-backed Gull at the far northeast point of St. Johns, Newfoundland is also exciting.

STATE & PROVINCIAL RECORDS

First State Record Clark’s Grebe – Lake Maumelle, Arkansas

First State Record Barnacle Goose – Douglas, Michigan

Second State Record American Woodcock – Patagonia, Arizona

REALLY RARE BIRDS

Tufted Duck – Holland State Park, Michigan

Slaty-backed Gull – St. Johns, Newfoundland

CONTINUING REALLY RARE BIRDS

Yellow Grosbeak –Arkansas

Mottled Owl – Texas

Yellow-headed Caracara – Florida

American Flamingos – Florida

Northern Lapwings – Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York

Little Stint – California

Berylline Hummingbirds – Arizona, Texas

Cattle Tyrant – Texas

Brown Jays – Texas

White Wagtail – Wisconsin

Streak-backed Oriole - Arizona

For more information, you can refer to the American Birding Association’s Rare Bird Alert at Rare Bird Alert: March 7, 2025 - American Birding Association (aba.org) permitting us to use the ABA’s Rare Bird Alert to prepare this weekly replay.

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