Not having ever been a birder along oceanic beaches (or extensive beaches of any kind, for that matter) before moving to Florida a year ago, I’ve never been particularly good with shorebirds – identifying, counting or even just seeing. That…

Not having ever been a birder along oceanic beaches (or extensive beaches of any kind, for that matter) before moving to Florida a year ago, I’ve never been particularly good with shorebirds – identifying, counting or even just seeing. That…
This week’s featured bird holds a great deal of nostalgia for me, as I remember so clearly where and when I’ve seen it. Of course, that’s not hard to do with such a distinctive bird, and the American avocet has…