A Dunlin was at Melanie Lane Pond this afternoon adding to the growing number of species found at this place. The Pectoral Sandpiper found yesterday was still present (although it continues to elude this observer) as well as the same number of Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs, Solitary, Spotted and Least Sandpipers that have been here for over a week. Two male Bobolinks were in a tree at the edge of the pond competing with a first spring male Orchard Oriole in a neighboring tree as to who could sing the most notes and be the loudest. The Bobolinks flew off so the Orchard Oriole is the winner by default.

Dunlin at Melanie Lane Pond

(Photo by Jonathan Klizas)