All roundupsNortheast · week ending September 7, 2026
The week in rare birds
Shorebird activity intensifies across the Northeast with multiple sandpiper species and a godwit at coastal and inland sites. Flycatcher diversity continues strong, with boreal and tropical species joining common migrants through early September.
Up to four birds recorded across five northeastern states in 43 reports this week. Latest sighting at Pease International Tradeport in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on September 7 reflects continued strong numbers.
Pease International Tradeport--Southeast End, Portsmouth · September 7, 2026 · 4 birds
Flockline species illustration · Not the reported individual.Rare report
Hudsonian Godwit at Piermont
Two state records total with twelve reports this week highlight this western godwit's uncommon northeastern occurrence. Latest individual observed at Piermont Pier, New York on September 7.
Four states now report this boreal species with eleven records and up to two birds. Most recent sighting at Fort Hill in Eastham, Massachusetts on September 7.
Flockline species illustration · Not the reported individual.Rare report
Yellow-crowned Night Heron Concentration
Eighteen reports localized to Massachusetts include up to eight birds, concentrated at Rumney Marsh. Latest observation at Bristow Street Entrance on September 6.
Rumney Marsh--Bristow St. Entrance · September 6, 2026 · 8 birds
Three states document seventeen reports with up to eight birds this week across coastal sites. Latest flock recorded at Seapoint Beach, Maine on September 7.
Eleven records across three states with up to two birds suggest active migration passage. Most recent bird at Chimney Rock Hawk Watch, New Jersey on September 7.
Chimney Rock Hawk Watch · September 7, 2026 · 1 bird
