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| Photographed at Ash Island, NSW, September 2020 |
1309 LESSER YELLOWLEGS Tringa flavipes
AUSTRALIA 794
Shorebird, breeds in clearings near ponds in the boreal forest region from Alaska to Quebec. Usually migrate from North America to South America; regular vagrant to UK; Rare vagrant to Australia with records in NSW, and unconfirmed from other states. Forages in shallow water; eats mainly insects, small fish and crustaceans.
lucky birds don't have to worry about boarder closures - congratulations another COVID bird to the list
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