We've had a recent surge of vagrants to Whitefish Point. Within the last week Hepatic Tanager (1st state record), Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, and Cave Swallow have all been seen. And, the point is an area less than one square mile; it's pretty unbelievable. Other rarities this season include 4 Western Kingbirds, Yellow-headed Blackbird, Lark Bunting, 3 Townsend's Solitaires, at least 3 Harris's Sparrows, and Common Ground-Dove.
As I am the waterbird counter, I should mention some waterbirds. The highlights have been Pomarine Jaeger, Arctic Tern, Black-legged Kittiwake, and Pacific Loon. Now, if only the next couple weeks can produce an eider or alcid.
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| The first Michigan record, Hepatic Tanager |
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| A tail-less Scissor-tailed Flycatcher. |
-Eric
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