ML518741831
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Approximate 8th state record (pending ME-BRC) and third from a movement beginning earlier this month with 1 in Thomaston and 5 in Hodgdon; all of which were first sighted on 11 Dec. A recent MA record (or two) could be from those or possibly part of a larger push. Surprisingly no records northeast of Maine. | Found earlier today by Dave Tucker during the Kennebunk/Biddeford CBC. When I arrived it had moved from the original field Dave found it in, and was foraging in field a little north, closer to "Ewe & I Farm" -- in front of the large brown-orange house. Despite people working around the house and even two dogs running around, both the lapwing and killdeer were resultant to leave. Eventually (at 3:20PM) the lapwing flew back to the original field, first in the far back (east) section, then flying in to be relatively close to the road. Within 20 minutes it relocated back to the north field and joined the killdeer. It was vocal each time immediately before and while in flight. Lots of "foot-trembling" observed when foraging (see video). Perhaps I didn't notice it earlier, but as it started getting really dark, the lapwing began doing a funny tail dip-wag; reminding me of the tail wag that LEBI often do. "Unmistakable" ID. Appears to be an adult, with long head plumes, and I believe male based on the large paddle-shaped wings and complete thick band on upper chest. I stayed until it got too dark to see, hoping to tell if they'd roost there for the night. Last seen around 4:35PM, at which point it was getting too dark to discern anything through my scope. I did hear (and record) both shorebirds at 4:42PM but they didn't appear to be taking off, or moving at all. At that point I gave up my vigil and the rain started at 4:50PM.
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- iPhone 14 Pro
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- 44.7 MB