These recent sightings are compiled by Sue McGrath of the Newburyport Birders who says May is the month birders live for.

A swallow-tailed kite continued to be seen near Santuit Pond in Mashpee, with another sighting in Marstons Mills. Other sightings at Santuit Pond included a tricolored heron and a ring-necked duck.

These recent sightings are compiled by Sue McGrath of the Newburyport Birders who says May is the month birders live for.

It's up to the Massachusetts Avian Records Committee to make the final determination on whether the bird is wild, Faherty said, noting that he's served on the committee before. American flamingos ...

Recent sightings (through April 29) as reported to Mass Audubon. A swallow-tailed kite ... and the Pacific loon on Great Pond in Eastham. Birds at Race Point in Provincetown included a Pacific ...