Northern Lapwing - No - as of 6:10am, 5/7.

[Derek Lovitch]

Hi all,

Katrina Fenton arrived at the location of the NORTHERN LAPWING at 5:30 this morning. I just talked to her, and there is no sign of the bird (or other birders), but dense fog is precluding a thorough evaluation of this and other nearby fields.

I'll let you know if she turns anything up, but if you're heading to the area, more eyes on more fields would be useful. It is possible the bird moved to a roosting location last night and will return to feed as the sun slowly works its way through the fog. Possible, but...

Good luck to all!

-Derek


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[Derek Lovitch]

Hi again,

Unfortunately, Katrina called again with another negative report at 8:00. Fog is just starting to lift, and birders are fanning out to check more fields. Gillespie Farms on Mayall Road in Gray/New Gloucester should be checked thoroughly as this is the closest extensive habitat.

On a less optimistic note - and to add credence to Louis Bevier's hypothesis that the bird hit the road last night - Katrina talked to a local resident who said the bird had been present since FRIDAY, but "not knowing who to call," didn't contact Maine Audubon until Sunday. How frustrating!

Well, perhaps if it is refound to the northeast, it will stick for another 4 days! Thanks again to Robby for getting the word out last night - and Jeannette and I are thankful for the opportunity to have twitched it under the setting sun. I'll post some phone-scoped pics tomorrow.

Good luck everyone!

-Derek

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