I frequently circumnavigate it but today only had time to go around the inlet half.
The last time I saw a lot of American Avocets they were on the dam end of the reservoir.
The Dowitcher count was way down from the last time I was there on 8-1-23.
I went looking for Semipalmated Plover and Sandpiper both Lifers for me and had to be home by 11 AM or my wife would have turned me into a pumpkin đ
On Aug 8, 2023, at 9:59 PM, jmeredit via groups.io <jmeredit@…> wrote:
I used a tip from Pat McGrane and walked the perimeter or I would have only had one Baird’s. The 17 were on the NW shore. One was on the muddy east side. I also had 3 Solitary Sands. Judy
On 2023-08-09 03:47, Ken Miracle via groups.io wrote:
I was there this morning 7:30 to 10:25 but saw no Baird’s. Only Sandpipers today for me were Solitary (E bird flagged the 3 I saw) , Spotted, Semipalmated, Western, Least. Had other projects as soon as I got home so I just now finished checking ID from my photos and posting my Ebird check list. Will not get all the photos culled and processed for e bird until tomorrow.
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On Aug 8, 2023, at 8:46 PM, jmeredit via groups.io <jmeredit@…> wrote:
I live in Oregon, so not aware of your usual numbers but a flock of 17 Baird’s Sandpipers seemed like a big number to me, at Blacks Creek. Had 12 species of shorebirds today, so fewer than a few days ago but nice birding.
 https://ebird.org/checklist/S146787690
good birding, Judy, jmeredit@…
Ken Miracle
chukar28@…
208-570-2780
“Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God” 2COR 3:5
Ken Miracle
chukar28@…
208-570-2780
“Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God” 2COR 3:5
I used a tip from Pat McGrane and walked the perimeter or I would have only had one Baird’s. The 17 were on the NW shore. One was on the muddy east side. I also had 3 Solitary Sands. Judy
I keep missing you! Enjoy central Oregon. Judy
That’s great, Judy! I’ve never seen more than one out there. I’m actually headed to your neck of the woods this weekend, but I will look forward to seeing multiple Bairds đ€đ» when I go to Blacks Creek one morning next week.Â
I was there this morning 7:30 to 10:25 but saw no Bairdâs. Only Sandpipers today for me were Solitary (E bird flagged the 3 I saw) , Spotted, Semipalmated, Western, Least. Had other projects as soon as I got home so I just now finished checking ID from my photos and posting my Ebird check list. Will not get all the photos culled and processed for e bird until tomorrow.
On Aug 8, 2023, at 8:46 PM, jmeredit via groups.io <jmeredit@…> wrote:
I live in Oregon, so not aware of your usual numbers but a flock of 17 Baird’s Sandpipers seemed like a big number to me, at Blacks Creek. Had 12 species of shorebirds today, so fewer than a few days ago but nice birding.
 https://ebird.org/checklist/S146787690
good birding, Judy, jmeredit@…
Ken Miracle
chukar28@…
208-570-2780
“Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God” 2COR 3:5
I live in Oregon, so not aware of your usual numbers but a flock of 17 Baird’s Sandpipers seemed like a big number to me, at Blacks Creek. Had 12 species of shorebirds today, so fewer than a few days ago but nice birding.
 https://ebird.org/checklist/S146787690
good birding, Judy, jmeredit@…
Checked out the checklist and location. The site is in Hells Canyon downstream from the confluence of the Snake and Salmon Rivers. Probably seen from a raft or boat.Â
An Ancient Murrelet has been seen near Lewiston. Â
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