Ruff, Baird's Sandpiper, Lark Sparrow

[Baird's Sandpiper yesterday at the 3rd Plover Pond, Cape May Pt. State Park. Photo by Karl Lukens, click to enlarge.]

Glen Davis and Cameron Cox sent word that an adult male Ruff was briefly glimpsed from the Higbee Dike this morning, in the company of a few Lesser Yellowlegs. The bird was last seen flying south toward Pond Creek.

In other news, the Baird's Sandpiper was again seen around the 3rd Plover Pond this morning by Vince Elia. Vince also noted that a Pied-billed Grebe was on Bunker Pond.

Lastly, a Lark Sparrow was found yesterday afternoon by Michael O'Brien and Louise Zemaitis near the dune crossover at the west path of the South Cape May Meadows.