[wisb] NW Dane County Ponds
- From: James Schwarz <jfschwar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Wisconsin Birding Network <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2014 07:42:19 -0500
Northwest Dane County had heavy rains recently, causing many flooded fields.
With limited time, yesterday, I was able to check a couple of them along Hwy
60, between Prairie du Sac and Lodi.
At the junction of Hwy 60 and Hwy 188 there were mostly gulls, including Bonis,
and a few ducks. Not the best for shorebirds.
The best area for shorebirds, which has been good in the past, is at Hwy 60 and
I believe it is OConnor Road (the next right turn after Fish Lake Road, going
toward Lodi).
There were at least a dozen shorebirds. But before I could get a good look a
huge tractor, which took up both lanes of the narrow road, came toward me.
It seemed best to move out of there.
This road is not a good place to stop even without tractors. The narrow
shoulders drop steeply to ditches filled with water. While stopping along Hwy
60 is not great, it is a better option for this area.
Several other flooded fields could be seen along Hwy 60, but I was not able to
check them all.
So northwest Dane County may be good for shorebirds. Hopefully some of you will
find interesting birds to report.
Good luck.
Jim Schwarz
Madison, Dane Co
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