A birding trip to Delaware Bay, led by Walter Ellison, in admittedly dim hopes of spotting this doughty bird banded some 20 years ago. It's estimated it has flown over the years the equivalent of the distance to the moon and half way back. By my rough calculations (approx. 240,000 mi. avg. dist.) that comes out to 360,000 miles!
Of course, we did see Red Knots and all were highly prized. Who knows? Maybe we DID see ol' 95, but the attached pic at Mispillion Light will have to suffice. At the other end of the spectrum, there were TONS of Osprey, among lots of birds. Well done, Walter.
Paul Noell
Balto MD
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