Hi, Birders, Great time of year to be out birding in this part of the
state, especially since we have NO fires burning, unlike last year. At
Atkins Lake today there were at least 500 assorted ducks, and some good
shorebirds, including, Long-billed Dowitcher, Least and Baird's
sandpipers; Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs (mostly at the pond on
Heritage) and one Sanderling and some Pectoral Sandpipers. Raptors inc.
2 adult Bald Eagles, Harriers, and a Peregrine Falcon. I saw my first
Doug. Co. Sanderling 10 years ago, and none other until today! Last saw
a Pectoral in the county, 4 years ago. So, yes, I'll be back again next
week. Meredith Spencer, Bridgeport