Roseate Spoonbill in Wisconsin | Smithsonian
[Posted by Chuck Almdale, submitted by roving French correspondent, Lucien Plauzoles]
Lucky birders in Wisconsin are flocking to see this gulf coast resident. The last Roseate Spoonbill seen in Wisconsin was 178 years ago (1845) and was dead at the time.
Rare Pink Bird Spotted in Wisconsin for the First Time in 178 Years
A roseate spoonbill ventured far outside of its usual territory to make an appearance near Green Bay, delighting local birdwatchers in the process
Smithsonian Magazine | 1 Aug 2023
Enthusiasts flock to glimpse bird last seen in Wisconsin in 1845
Los Angeles Times | AP | 5 Aug 2023
University of Wisconsin wildlife ecology professor David Drake [good name!] offers this excellent suggestion well-known to all tickers and twitchers: Don’t go there and look for the bird, look for the crowd of birders.
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