Iâm not sure when the last time a Buff-breasted Sandpiper was reported in
Dane Co.? They use to be a sure thing at Morey Field (airport) in Middleton
during fall migration many years ago. Since there have been reports of them
in WI recently I figured Iâd check some suitable habitat west of Middleton.
The baseball & soccer fields along Airport Rd look ideal but all I found
were 9 Killdeer. Then I drove to Ashton, Hwy K is all smartweed where the
shorebird habitat usually is. So I drove Church Rd north out of Ashton &
found 2 flooded mud fields. Looks promising but one only had 18 Killdeer &
2 Sandhill Cranes this aft. A mixed flock of blackbirds were bathing like
crazy in the run off trench toward the west side. Iâll keep checking for
Buffies there with my fingers crossed!
Pat Ready
Madison
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