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With marsh and pond habitats and frequently good mud flats, this is an interesting and overlooked birding spot to search for shorebirds, birds of prey, and songbirds. Typical species in May are Greater & Lesser Yellowlegs, Spotted Sandpiper, Dunlin, Least Sandpiper, Semipalmated Plover, White-rumpled Sandpiper, Rusty Blackbird, Sandhill Cranes, and resident waterfowl and swallows. But rare birds might show up: in years past, there has been a Little Gull, Tri-colored Heron, and Whimbrel.
Meet at the E-Way parking lot along the Capital City Bike Trail on Moorland Road. Loose and packed gravel trails are generally level but may be muddy from recent rains. Dress for weather.
FIELD TRIP LEADER: Patrick Ready (608-239-0791, birdsready@gmail.com)
RAIN DATE: Friday, May 13, 6-8:30pm
ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES:
Minimal walking required
Trail grade and #/type of trail impediments are ok for those with difficulty walking or wearing children in packs
Read more about this location on the Birdability Map: Nine Springs
APPROXIMATE DISTANCE: 0-1.5 miles
RSVP REQUIRED? Yes. Participation is limited to 30 people. Please join the waitlist below.
Header photo: A Black Tern in flight by Arlene Koziol.
