A few of us ventured out in the afternoon showers to see what the rain brought in. Cody Massery went to Atkins Bottoms and saw over 50 UPLAND SANDPIPERS, a good number of American Golden-plovers, several BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERS and at least one BAIRD'S SANDPIPER. We went to Lollie Bottoms where the Horned Larks were singing and singing. Here we found a few BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERS mixed in with several American Golden-plovers and Pectoral Sandpipers. And, with the eagle eyes of Roger Massey, we finally saw an UPLAND SANDPIPER. Roger had earlier managed to find at least 5 Uplands but we were happy to see our one.So thankful for the rain. While not nearly enough, it was certainly a relief to get it today. Patty McLean and Michael Linz The Roadrunners
