On Saturday morning I birded the area, hoping for some new fall shorebird arrivals. Unfortunately, I did not add any new species to my list from last week, and I had a total of only 4 shorebird species.
- Black Dirt: Killdeer
- Camel Farm: Killdeer and Least Sandpipers (2)
- Liberty Marsh Platform: Solitary Sandpipers (2)
- Beaver Pond: Killdeer and Solitary Sandpipers (5)
- Bullville Pond: Killdeer, Least Sandpipers (2), Solitary Sandpipers (2), and Spotted Sandpiper (1)
- 6 1/2 Station Road Sanctuary: Killdeer and Least Sandpipers (2)
The highlight for me was spending some quality time with a young Killdeer foraging under a sprinkler in the black dirt, so I’ll leave you with an overdose of cuteness. All photos taken on 07/26/25 in the Black Dirt Region.
Great sequence, Matt! That little bird is really adorable!
I thought so! Thanks and good to hear from you Silas. Matt
That little Killdeer is precious!