[wisb] Lesser Yellowlegs

From: "Bob Domagalski" <rcd2@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Wis Birdnet" <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:49:48 -0500
    Paul Bruce asked how unusual it is to find a Lesser Yellowlegs on June 
18th.  Mid-June is perhaps the most interesting and exasperating time of year 
for finding shorebirds and having a feel for how they fit into the migration 
pattern.  It could be that they are coming or going or staying for the summer.  
A June 18th find is certainly interesting and would likely go into the state 
records.  It would be nice to follow-up on this bird and see if it remains for 
awhile or moves on.  If the general pattern is for a later than usual spring 
migration this year, this could be a record late bird.  It could also be a bird 
that lingers for the summer.  Summer shorebird records are among the most 
controversial items in state birding.  No matter what pigeon hole one attempts 
to stick this sighting, there will be good arguments pro and con.  One of the 
better ways to determine what is happening is to watch shorebird habitat on a 
daily basis.  Kay Kavanagh and I were doing that a Horicon in 1992.  I placed 
the June 11, 1992 Lesser as a fall migrant because, while watching on a nearly 
daily basis, we were not seeing Lessers until June 11th.  They then remained 
with numbers for the rest of the summer.

    I am writing this on the spur of the moment before leaving for work.  There 
will perhaps be replies that make good arguments for other conclusions.

    -- Bob Domagalski, Menomonee Falls



      --  two late June spring departure records plus two summering

      1.  June 21, 1953 ? Adams, Samuel D. Robbins

      2.  June 27, 1964 ? Douglas, Richard F. Bernard

      3.  possible summering record, 1965 ? Dane, Hilsenhoff 

      4.  possible summering record, 2002 ? Dodge, Daryl D. Tessen 
     
      --  one early June fall arrival record

      June 11, 1992 ? Dodge, Robert C. Domagalski
     
      06,17       1992,      Burnett

              James E. Hoefler      
     11,19      1963,    Columbia

                Thomas L. Ashman
     

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