All roundupsNortheast · week ending September 28, 2026
The week in rare birds
Coastal seabirds dominated the Northeast this week, with storm-petrels and jaegers active offshore and multiple tern species staging along New York's waterways. Inland, fall warblers and shorebirds continued moving through, offering observers excellent opportunities for pelagic and migration-focused birding.
A Leach's Storm-Petrel was observed at Piermont Pier, New York on September 28, part of 292 reports across 5 northeastern states. The species peaked at 652 birds recorded during this activity window.
Forster's Tern continues regular appearances across 5 states with 102 reports this week. The latest sighting at Throgs Neck, New York on September 28 featured 46 birds.
Throgs Neck, New York US-NY 40.80550, -73.83725 · September 28, 2026 · 1 bird
A Parasitic Jaeger appeared at Fort Totten Park, New York on September 27, one of 109 reports across 4 states. The species peaked at 8 birds during this reporting period.
A Royal Tern contingent was recorded at Hammonasset Beach State Park, Connecticut on September 27, reaching 24 birds. This species accumulated 65 reports across 3 northeastern states this week.
Hammonasset Beach SP · September 27, 2026 · 3 birds
A Connecticut Warbler was found at Upper Lisle County Park, New York on September 27, one of 71 reports across 6 states. The species typically occurs in small numbers during fall migration.
Upper Lisle County Park · September 27, 2026 · 1 bird
A Hudsonian Godwit pair was documented at Rose Valley Lake, Pennsylvania on September 28, contributing to 84 reports across 6 states. This shorebird represents significant inland movement during late September.
