American Oystercatcher
“For me it is also the time of year where I can set out to look for specific species like the Bobolink with its rambling song, or uncommonly seen shorebirds like the American Oystercatcher, or different types of terns like the Artic and Roseate, and elusive birds like the American Bittern and Virginia Rail.”
Through the year
Columns that mention it, by the month they were published.
Year by year
Columns that mention it each year.
In his words
All 4 passages, oldest first.
For me it is also the time of year where I can set out to look for specific species like the Bobolink with its rambling song, or uncommonly seen shorebirds like the American Oystercatcher, or different types of terns like the Artic and Roseate, and elusive birds like the American Bittern and Virginia Rail.
Lastly, two American Oystercatchers were reported on Long Island in Casco Bay.
Early to late July for me is the time of year where I can set out to look and listen for specific species I may have missed during spring migration like the Warbling Vireo with its rambling song, or uncommonly seen shorebirds like the American Oystercatcher, or different types of terns like the Artic and Roseate…
Early summer is also when I set out to find certain species without which the season would feel incomplete: Bobolinks with their tumbling, metallic songs; uncommon shorebirds like the American Oystercatcher; terns such as Arctic and Roseate; and elusive marsh birds like the American Bittern.