Laura Erickson, and I saw at least one Adult Snowy Plover and 2 chicks at approx 9:30 AM today Tuesday, July 11th. Two other birders were present...sorry I forgot your names. Possibly both adults were seen but in different locations at different times so cannot rule out only one individual. directions same as before...
Big Stone National Wildllife Refuge- park at maintenance shed on dike, go West across road and follow past old quarry and past row/grove of elm trees. go to the end of spit on the mud, and look North to rocky beach areas on opposite shore. The birds were moving about in the short grass on mud flats and playing in the cool water. on West end of opposite shore. The water level is dropping and one can now access the "island" the birds are on. use common sense as to closeness of approach. other birds seen Clarks Grebe @ Thielke Lake Orchard Oriole Chestnut sided warbler stilt SP least SP pectoral SP Spotted SP Killdeer Lesser Yellow Legs It is hot and suppose to get hotter, bring drinking water if you walk down to spit.. about 1/4 mile walk or so. Don Kienholz _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
