While covering BBA block 351 in Carroll County, I located 2 Upland Sandpipers. I spotted the first on Thursday afternoon. I was walking along Delta Ave, between 330th and 320th, when suddenly the rather noisy bird came flying overhead. I watched the individual for several seconds before it gradually disappeared over a hill and into a nearby field. I fared much better with the second Upland. It was right around 3:00 Friday afternoon as I was scouting 330th St between Falcon Ave and Eagle Ave. I noticed the bird in some tall grass right alongside the gravel road. I scared it up by accident and it made lots of noise as it flew. Luckily, the bird returned to the same spot within seconds and I was able to watch it for a few minutes before moving on. Yesterday evening, as I was driving to visit a friend, I noticed another Upland. This sighting took place in Crawford County, on P Avenue, roughly a quarter mile east of 380th St.
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