Madison, WI including Dane and Columbia Counties RBA
August 7, 2008
Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 22:44:59 -0500
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-RBA
* Wisconsin
* Madison
* 07 August 2008
* WIMA0808.07
Number: 608-255-2476
Reports: 608-255-2476
Compiler: Madison Audubon
Coverage: south-central Wisconsin
Transcriber: Chuck Heikkinen (deliachuck@gmail.com)
BIRDS MENTIONED-
Stilt Sandpiper
Lesser Yellowlegs
Solitary Sandpiper
Pectoral Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper
Wilson's Phalarope
Killdeer
LOCATIONS MENTIONED-
9 Springs Natural Area, Madison
County K, east of Ashton Corners
This is the hotline report for the Madison Audubon Society for
Thursday, August 7 , 2008
Flooded fields continue to attract various shorebirds throughout Dane
County. In Madison, Water levels have dropped at 9 Springs, starting
to provide good shorebird habitat.
On Tuesday, August 5th, the flooded field on County Hwy K, east of
Ashton Corners, had a variety of shorebirds. The best were STILT
SANDPIPERS showing considerable alternate plumage. Others were
LESSER YELLOWLEGS, SOLITARY, PECTORAL and LEAST SANDPIPERS, a WILSON'S
PHALAROPE and 30+ KILLDEER.
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The next Madison Audubon Society field trip is Sat, Aug 9 –
Butterflies of the Avoca/Blue River Area. This trip will highlight
several areas in the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway, including Avoca
Prairie and Savanna State Natural Area in Iowa County and the Muscoda
and Blue River units in Grant County. We expect to see late
butterflies and several southern immigrants. The trip may last until 5
p.m. A hat and long pants are recommended. Bring a lunch and
binoculars (the closer they focus the better). A few extra binoculars
are available. This is a joint trip with the Southern Wisconsin
Butterfly Association. Meet at 10:30 a.m. Allow 1-1/4 hour travel
time from Madison. Take Hwy 14 east to Lone Rock, south on Hwy 130
then turn right on Hwy 133. Go west about 5.5 miles, turn right on Hay
Rd, and drive north to the parking lot just before the creek. Call
Mike at 920-787-2341 if you have a question about the trip.
Good birding!