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Double T State Fish and Wildlife Area

January 28, 2013 Greg Neise Leave a comment

Double T is a patchwork of prairie, agricultural and old stripmine. The main attraction is Upland Sandpipers that nest in the fields along Cypress Rd. to the east of Co. Rd. 21.

Other breeding or summering species include Bobolink, Henslow’s Sparrow, Grasshopper Sparrow, Savannah Sparrow, Vesper Sparrow, Willow Flycatcher, Horned Lark, Blue Grosbeak, Yellow-breasted Chat, Bell’s Vireo, Northern Harrier.

During migration, the wet spots and fields can be very good for shorebirds and ducks, and the patches of foxtail grass (especially on the south side of Cypress) are good places to look for LeConte’s and Nelson’s Sparrows in September and October.

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Monmouth Sewage Pond

November 21, 2012 Greg Neise Leave a comment

To view this pond, park in the little pulloff on the west side of 80th St. at the southeast corner of the pond. Note that the pond is behind a high berm, and you can’t see it from the road. Be careful when approaching the top of the berm, as there may be birds on the water very close, and you’ll want to move forward carefully to flush as few as possible.

This pond can be excellent for shorebirds (Upland sandpiper, Red-necked Phalarope and Western Sandpiper have been seen here), and waterfowl, including Greater White-fronted, Cackling, Snow and Ross’ Geese.

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