Confirmed bird sightings on the Outer Cape in the week preceding the Independent’s deadline on Tuesday, Sept. 15, included the following, based on a report prepared by Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.
Birds at Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay sanctuary this week included 9 Blue-winged Teal, a Little Blue Heron, a Sora, and a Seaside Sparrow.
A Long-billed Dowitcher was also reported in Wellfleet.
An Olive-sided Flycatcher was seen in North Truro.
Eastham and Provincetown are too busy preparing for their town meetings to watch birds.
If you have questions about these sightings, or want to report a sighting, call the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary at 508-349-2615 or send an e-mail to [email protected].