All,
Ned Brinkley's heads-up about a Long-tailed Jaeger at Craney Island
Saturday referenced what was a stunning surprise for the Birding Tribe of the
College of William and Mary's Kiptopeke Challenge team. The bird was spotted
by Dan Cristol at 1205 EST at the east corner of the southern-most cross dike.
It was an adult. The bird flew from the south to the northeast and was last
seen flying towards the Hampton Roads harbor. It did not pause or linger at
all while we observed it with bins and scope. Write-ups will be posted with
VARCOM. At best the birding conditions were deplorable with steady rain, a
stiff wind, and a lifetime supply of mosquitos.
Best Birds-Bill Williams
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