All roundupsNationwide · week ending August 24, 2026
The week in rare birds
Late August brought exceptional shorebird and raptor activity across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with multiple state firsts and notable concentrations reported through August 24. Warblers, herons, and waterbirds dominated reports, reflecting strong vagrant presence typical of late summer dispersal patterns.
Up to two Swallow-tailed Kites appeared at a known Michigan stakeout location on August 24, representing only three total state reports. This southern raptor continues to generate excitement among Michigan birders monitoring traditional vagrant hotspots.
A Wandering Tattler was logged at Macatawa South Breakwall, Michigan on August 24, part of ten state reports this week. This shorebird remains locally notable along the Great Lakes shoreline.
Macatawa--South Breakwall · August 24, 2026 · 1 bird
Flockline species illustration · Not the reported individual.Notable run
Wood Stork Brings Pennsylvania Excitement
A Wood Stork was documented near Kutztown, Pennsylvania on August 24, matching three state reports for the reporting period. This southern wader represents an uncommon late summer visitor to the Northeast.
Flockline species illustration · Not the reported individual.Rare report
Red-necked Phalarope Flock in Vermont
Up to eight Red-necked Phalaropes gathered at Delta Park IBA in Vermont on August 24 in a single notable report. This arctic breeder rarely concentrates at inland sites during migration.
Flockline species illustration · Not the reported individual.Across the region
Kentucky Warbler Detected in South Carolina
A Kentucky Warbler was heard at Brookfield Rocky Creek near Greenville, South Carolina on August 24, contributing to three state reports. This skulking species remains challenging to document in summer months.
Brookfield-Rocky Creek, Greenville US-SC (private-no public access) · August 24, 2026 · 1 bird
Flockline species illustration · Not the reported individual.Notable run
Rufous Hummingbird Concentration in Kansas
Up to four Rufous Hummingbirds were present at a Kansas residence on August 24, representing a single concentrated report. This western species shows increasing late summer appearances east of normal range.
Frick Residence (private) · August 24, 2026 · 4 birds
