State wildlife officials and the Mass Audubon bird conservation group are advising residents to bring in their bird feeders and birdbaths until more is known about a mysterious avian ailment.
Nobody claims shorebirds are easy to identify.
Both birds were observed in their yards, which is a good reminder to keep an eye on the birds near your house.
At least one brown pelican was spotted on May 28. Maybe more than one is present.
On May 20, I visited the Pumping Station and migratory birds were plentiful.