Two Wood Storks found in Quebec established a Third Provincial Record, and another Wood Stork was observed far beyond the species’ normal range in Massachusetts.

Last week, Canadian birders found 2 Wood Storks in Quebec that established a Third Provincial Record, while American birders documented a Wood Stork far beyond the species’ normal range in Massachusetts. The sighting of a Wilson’s Storm Petrel created an Eighth State Record for Washington, while other rare sightings included an Eastern Yellow Wagtail in Los Angeles, a Long-tailed Jaeger in Minnesota, a White Pelican in New Hampshire, and a Lark Bunting in Washington.

STATE & PROVINCIAL RECORDS

Third Provincial Record Wood Storks (2) – St. Eugene de Grantham, Quebec

Eighth State Record Wilson’s Storm Petrel – offshore Westport, Washington

REALLY RARE BIRDS

Eastern Yellow Wagtail – Los Angeles, California

Wood Stork – near Williamstown, Massachusetts

Long-tailed Jaeger – Castlegar, Minnesota

White Pelican – Hampton, New Hampshire

Lark Bunting – near Fort Casey, Washington

CONTINUING REALLY RARE BIRDS

Steller’s Sea Eagle – Newfoundland

American Flamingos – Florida, Texas

Large-billed Tern – Florida

Slate-throated Redstart – California

Berylline Hummingbird – Arizona

Brown Jays – Texas

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