Since this is getting to be southbound shorebird season, my favorite shorebird is the Ruddy Turnstone. We will mix this up a little with old versus new data.
Deb Hirt is a journalist based in Muskogee, Oklahoma, focusing on local news and environmental conservation. She writes for the Muskogee Phoenix and muskogeephoenix.com, as well as The Stillwater NewsPress. Deb's articles often delve into the world of birding, exploring topics such as population decline, conservation efforts, and bird behavior.