A shorebird from Siberian Asia spotted in Key West

A Swedish biologist Viktor Nilsson-Ortman was out looking for nighthawks and mangrove cuckoos when he spotted the red-necked stint. Described as a mega-rare bird, attracting birders from near and far. The find was made last week near the Naval Air Station in Key West.

From the Miami Herald - "A red-necked stint is a tiny shorebird in the sandpiper family that breeds in Siberian Asia and parts of western Alaska. It migrates thousands of miles to winter in east India and Taiwan south through Australia and New Zealand. In the continental United States, the species has been spotted along the Pacific coast and in New England and New Jersey. And in July 2012, a red-necked stint caused a big stir when one was discovered by a national wildlife refuge biologist in Kansas."

Red-necked Stint by Viktor Nilsson-Ortman

Now, this water foul has been spotted enjoying the summer weather in Key West, Fl. This recent finding leads one to address an important question. If a shorebird that breeds in Siberian Asia can make it to Key West, what's your excuse for not making it down?

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