I received a message from Ed Becher at about 2:15 this afternoon while he was with a Black-necked Stilt at Zach's Bay, resting beside an Oystercatcher. He initially found this bird in one of the shallow ponds within the Golf Course area before it flew over to the Bay. I didn't get to chase this one, but birders should be aware that Stilt sightings are often not just 1 day wonders. Some can linger for days, like one I recall that stayed at Cow Meadow Park in Freeport for at least 3 days back in about 2003, so hopefully it'll hang around for others. Bobby Berlingeri --
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