Was lucky to get this life bird this past weekend in the Meadowlands. The Ruff had been seen at DeKorte and nearby Harrier Meadow for over a week, including yesterday morning.

 A big thanks to al the birders who have tracked the bird for the past week and help other birders locate it, and the the NJSEA for allowing access on Friday morning for folks to see the birds.

The Ruff is a European sandpiper that strays over here on occasion. It is thought to be the only bird named by a canine. Or not.

More on Ruffs here.