Chet Meyers writes: Visited both the Jirik (in Empire) and Castle Rock sod farms (off highway 3 and 280th st.) and no birds were seen. Had hoped for some plovers, but little sod has been stripped in either place and there is no water to speak of. Would appreciate postings on shorebirds. Plovers should be coming down and long- billed dowitchers as well as a few buff-breasted sandpipers. Chet Meyers, Hennepin County
