Thanks to Justin Watts' for posting: Rob and I were able to re-find late this afternoon, the American Avocets Justin saw. However, we viewed them not from the Goodhue boat landing, but from the east border of the Lakeside Cemetery. We were scoping the large flock of Pelicans when the Avocets came circling into view, landing on the west side of the Pelicans. Their tri-color looks quickly drew attention. Having counted and recounted them, we finally determined there were still 11 Avocets present. They appeared to be doing more resting and preening than feeding. Closer to the northwest side of the lake, among many Lesser and Greater Yellowlegs foraging, there were also some Semi-palmated Sandpipers. Water levels are higher than they were last week, but the mudflats there are still very extensive. It seems likely it would be worth a look for new variety each day. Linda Whyte
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