All roundupsNortheast · week ending September 21, 2026
The week in rare birds
Strong shorebird activity highlighted the Northeast this week, with American Golden-Plovers reaching nine birds at Piermont Pier and Red-necked Phalaropes appearing on Lake Champlain. Warbler migration continued steadily, including notable Connecticut Warbler sightings across four states.
Up to nine American Golden-Plovers gathered at Piermont Pier, New York on September 21, with reports across four states totaling 18 records. This represents significant early-fall shorebird movement through Hudson River locations.
Connecticut Warblers appeared at Scotia Barrens in Pennsylvania on September 21, with sightings documented across four states in seven total reports. Up to two birds were observed in single locations during this fall passage period.
Scotia Barrens (IBA)--general · September 21, 2026 · 2 birds
Flockline species illustration · Not the reported individual.Across the region
Red-necked Phalarope on Lake Champlain
Two Red-necked Phalaropes were documented on a Lake Champlain pelagic trip from Quaker Smith Point, Vermont south to Charlotte and back to Jones Point, New York on September 18. This represents 34 reports across Vermont's inland waters.
Lake Champlain pelagic - Quaker Smith Point VT south to Charlotte and back north to Jones Point (NY) · September 18, 2026 · 2 birds
Flockline species illustration · Not the reported individual.Across the region
Common Ringed Plover at Odiorne Point
A Common Ringed Plover was reported at Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, New Hampshire on September 21, marking 49 total reports from a single state. This coastal shorebird continued its unexpected presence in the region.
Odiorne Point SP, Rye · September 21, 2026 · 1 bird
A Lark Bunting appeared at Nahant Heritage Trail and Lowlands Park in Massachusetts on September 20, part of 28 reports from one state. This western vagrant continued appearing unexpectedly along the Atlantic coast.
Nahant--Heritage Trail and Lowlands Park · September 20, 2026 · 1 bird
Philadelphia Vireos were recorded at Little Otter Creek WMA in Greenbush Road Access, Vermont on September 21, with up to two birds in 14 reports across two states. This species continues its southbound passage through the region.
Little Otter Creek WMA IBA--Greenbush Rd. Access · September 21, 2026 · 1 bird
