We don’t always report it in this spot, but it’s worth the reminder that the extremely long-staying Steller’s Sea-Eagle (ABA Code 4) was seen in Newfoundland again this week, by none other than the ABA group that is touring the island.
Songbird migration is reaching its peak in Alaska, and Buldir Island in the western Aleutians has been particularly productive with a whole host of Asian vagrants, the most noteworthy of which are Lanceolated Warbler (5), at least 2 Kamchatka Leaf Warblers (5), and a critically endangered Yellow-breasted Bunting (5). Up on Gambell in the Bering Sea, a Pallas’s Bunting (5) is an exceptional find. Even birders on the mainland are getting into it, with Taiga Flycatcher (4) and Red-flanked Bluetail (4) at Utqiagvik, and a pair of Eurasian Dotterel (4) in Nome.
One 1st record to report this week, in Crawford Co, Pennsylvania, where a White-tailed Kite was discovered. Most surrouding states and provinces have a record of this species, including New York and Ontario in 2024, and New Jersey earlier this year.
Speaking of New Jersey, a Fork-tailed Flycatcher (3) was a nice find in Middlesex Co.
Colorado is currently boasted a fairly remarkable run of Yellow Grosbeaks (4), with two different individuals showing up this week, on in Gilpin Co and another in Hinsdale Co, representing the 4th and 5th records, and the third in 2025.
Good for Alberta, the province’s 8th Garganey (3) was seen this week in Pollockville, and a Lesser Goldfinch in Waterton.
And in Washington, the state’s 2nd record of Crested Auklet was seen from Discovery Park in Seattle.
Omissions and errors are not intended, but if you find any please message blog AT aba.org and I will try to fix them as soon as possible. This post is meant to be an account of the most recently reported birds. Continuing birds not mentioned are likely included in previous editions listed here. Place names written in italics refer to counties/parishes. Readers should note that none of these reports has yet been vetted by a records committee. All birders are urged to submit documentation of rare sightings to the appropriate state or provincial committees. For full analysis of these and other bird observations, subscribe to North American Birds, the richly illustrated journal of ornithological record published by the ABA.
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