MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • August 27, 2023
Fall shorebird migration is well under way, and the intertidal habitats in Maine are hosting legions of shorebirds that are passing through. Many of the species we are seeing now nested on the arctic tundra and are headed to wintering grounds in the Caribbean, Central America and South America. Shorebird identification can be daunting. Observe their behavior rather than dwelling on the nuances of identification. ~ Herb Wilson