This morning (Apr 27) Chet McGaugh found and photographed a possible American Golden-Plover at Crystal Cove State Park. This evening the bird was refound by Tom Ford-Hutchinson and seen also by myself. Based on the very long primary projection, this bird does appear to be an American Golden-Plover. The bird is still primarily in basic plumage but starting to molt into alternate plumage. Directions: enter CCSP at Newport Coast Drive, pay the fee at the booth, turn right at the T-section, the left into the first parking lot. Take the wooden path toward the beach, then take the beach access path that forks down to the left. The bird was between the bottom of the beach access path and lifeguard station 12 to the north. It was still present at sunset. Tom Benson San Bernardino, CA |
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