In support of the idea that shorebirding is not just a spring and fall event -- I am finding surprising numbers of species and individuals coming through right now. Most locations are in Eastern South Dakota but I assume that this is an indication of general movement through the Midwest.
Species today: Least Sandpiper Lesser Yellowlegs Greater Yellowlegs (several dozen in 4-5 locations) Dowitchers (sp) Spotted Sandpiper American Avocet Wilson's Phalarope (lots - they nest here) Marbled Godwit (75 seen in one spot) Lots of water around so it is hit or miss - mostly only one in 10 suitable habitat spots with shorebirds. Regards, Doug Buri Milbank, South Dakota www.itctel.com/buri/SHOREBIRD www.itctel.com/buri/SPARROW www.itctel.com/buri/PRAIRIE ---- Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
