Limpkin Explosion
A century ago, Limpkin sightings were so rare north of Florida that the handful in Georgia and of scattered vagrants farther north were considered noteworthy. - Audobon
Something exciting happened in my hometown this weekend. As part of a “Limpkin Explosion” that is being reported on across the country, a Limpkin has arrived. These birds are not normally native to Virginia, and they have been spotted in new, temporary locations this year all over the east coast. The theory is that they are overpopulated in the south and have started to expand into northern places.
Reports:
The Limpkin explosion: Like an invasive species in a changed world
Update Fall 2024: Limpkins Are Everywhere All of the Sudden. What Is Going On?
This Limpkin only visited us briefly, but I joined several other local birders at Three Lakes Park to photograph him while he was here.
