All roundupsNationwide · week ending September 7, 2026
The week in rare birds
Early September brought scattered rarities across the continent, with shorebirds and waterfowl leading the activity. Notable records include southern species pushing north and western vagrants appearing on the Atlantic coast.
A Hudsonian Godwit appeared at Piermont Pier, New York on September 7. This shorebird represents a notable sighting with three reports from the state during the week.
Flockline species illustration · Not the reported individual.Notable run
Red Crossbill Irruption Continues
Red Crossbills were recorded across two states with up to seven birds observed at Farmington River, Connecticut on September 7. Three reports documented this week suggest continued movement in northeastern regions.
Flockline species illustration · Not the reported individual.Across the region
Trumpeter Swan Pair in Michigan
Two Trumpeter Swans were found at 2500 N Lake Pleasant Rd, Attica, Michigan on September 7. This waterfowl sighting represents one of two state records this week.
2500 N Lake Pleasant Rd, Attica US-MI (43.1007,-83.1697) · September 7, 2026 · 2 birds
Flockline species illustration · Not the reported individual.Rare report
Wood Stork at Critters Crossing
Four Wood Storks were documented at Critters Crossing, Georgia on September 7. This represents a single report of this southern wader appearing in the state this week.
Two American Avocets were spotted at East Fork Lake Campers Boat Ramp, Bethel, Ohio on September 7. Two reports documented this shorebird species in the state during the week.
East Fork Lake Campers Boat Ramp, Bethel US-OH (39.0196,-84.1352) · September 7, 2026 · 2 birds
Three Royal Terns were observed at Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve, Virginia on September 7. This coastal species sighting represents a single notable record from the state this week.
