Canadian birders came through with a White-tailed Kite sighting at Long Point Provincial Park in southern Ontario that created a First Provincial Record!

Birders were active last week, documenting a First Provincial Record White-tailed Kite in Ontario, a Second State Record Crested Caracara in Montana, and a Ninth State Record Piratic Flycatcher in Houston, Texas. Exciting for many birders to witness is the White-cheeked Pintail in southern Florida, along with a European Golden Plover in Quebec, and a Ruff in Maine. Texas birders found more exciting birds outside their normal range, including a Mangrove Cuckoo, a Nutting’s Flycatcher, and another Roadside Hawk – and there’s more.

STATE & PROVINCIAL RECORDS

First Provincial Record White-tailed Kite – Long Point Park, Ontario

Second State Record Crested Caracara – nearest Grant, Montana

Ninth State Record Piratic Flycatcher – Houston, Texas

REALLY RARE BIRDS

White-cheeked Pintail – near Belle Glade, Florida

European Golden Plover – Perce, Quebec

Roadside Hawk – near Bentsen, Texas

Ruff – Scarborough Marsh, Maine

Nutting’s Flycatcher – Mustang Island, Texas

Mangrove Cuckoo – South Padre Island, Texas

CONTINUING REALLY RARE BIRDS

Mottled Owl – Texas

Yellow-headed Caracara – Florida

Cattle Tyrant – Texas

Mexican Violetear – Texas

Berylline Hummingbird – Arizona

American Flamingos – Florida, Texas, and South Carolina

Brown Jays – Texas

Crimson-collared Grosbeak – Texas

Flame-colored Tanager – Texas

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