A Southern Lapwing found in Mercedes, Texas last week established a Second North American Record and a First State Record (photo by Daniel Field).

A most exciting Second North American Record Southern Lapwing is attracting birders to see and photograph it at a south Texas golf course. The Southern Lapwing also created a First State Record for Texas, while a Townsend’s Solitaire documented in South Carolina established a Third State Record. Birders continue to find more European birds in Newfoundland, including a flock of 5 Black-tailed Godwits and a Graylag Goose. In addition, there was a wealth of rare birds sightings last week for you to review!

NORTH AMERICAN RECORD

Second North American Record Southern Lapwing – Mercedes, Texas

STATE & PROVINCIAL RECORDS

First State Record Southern Lapwing – Mercedes, Texas

Third State Record Townsend’s Solitaire – Lancaster, South Carolina

REALLY RARE BIRDS

Piratic Flycatcher – Fort de Soto Park, Florida

Mexican Violetear – South Padre Island, Texas

Fieldfare – Manicouagan, Quebec

Flame-colored Tanager – Quinta Mazatlan, Texas

Western Spindalis – Key Largo, Florida

Brambling – near Gimli, Manitoba

Ruff – Daniel Webster Sanctuary, Massachusetts

Black-tailed Godwits (5) – St. John’s, Newfoundland

Graylag Goose – St. Anthony, Newfoundland

Tufted Flycatcher – Finley & Adams Canyon, Arizona

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher – Juniata County, Pennsylvania

CONTINUING REALLY RARE BIRDS

Gray Gull – Alabama

Mottled Owl – Texas

Cattle Tyrant – Texas

Gray-collared Becard – Texas

Berylline Hummingbird – Arizona

American Flamingos – Florida and Texas

Brown Jays – Texas

Fan-tailed Warbler – Texas

Crimson-collared Grosbeak – Texas

Pearly-eyed Thrasher – Florida

You can often find more info about individual rare bird sightings from the ABA state rare bird alert listserves that you can access at Birding News brought to you by American Birding Association - (aba.org) or at ABA Rare Bird Alert | Facebook