Spring Migratory Mayhem (Black-legged Kittiwake, Ruff, and more!)

With two rare birds reported on opposite ends of the state, we go on an epic adventure to pick up both a Black-legged Kittiwake and a Ruff in the same day. Along the way, we encounter other migratory rarities. Photo Credits (All photos and videos by Derek and Ryan Sallmann unless otherwise noted) Kittiwake at 1:11 and 2:38 Bill Grossmeyer Kittiwake at 2:30 Becky Matsubara https://flic.kr/p/t2PNGe Ruff at 4:42 Jo Garbutt https://flic.kr/p/thuXbD Ruff (garment photo) at 4:43 (free use under CC) https://flic.kr/p/6SZN2X Ruff at 4:52 Mike McDowell Ibises at 6:30 and 6:44 Bill Grossmeyer Red-necked Grebe at 7:28 Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren https://flic.kr/p/GJaSwR Red-necked Grebe at 7:37 https://flic.kr/p/9Geb5A Shawn McCready #birds #birding #BadgerlandBirding