Greetings Alan:
Did you get both? How many Whimbrels did you count?
Thanks; Anthony
On Sun, Apr 24, 2016 at 6:59 PM, Alan Livingston <algnp88@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Thank you Justin and Anthony for reporting these birds and how to get to
the playa. They were both lifers.
Alan Livingston
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On Apr 24, 2016, at 3:07 PM, Anthony Hewetson <fattonybirds@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:
Godwit earlier reported by Justin Bosler at the Bison Road Playa (southeast
Greetings All:
Whilst successfully chasing the breeding plumage, female Hudsonian
of Levelland) I took several shots of some 'curlews' along the back of the
playa. It turned out that all nine of my 'curlews' were in fact Whimbrels
- the first time I have ever seen this many in my region.
eastern outskirts of Levelland turn south on Alamo Road, proceed to where
To reach the Bison Road Playa take Highway 114 to Levelland. On the
the road goes from paved to dirt and turn east on Bison Road. The playa is
on the north side of Bison Road. Recent rains have made the ditches rather
squishy - park safely - don't get stuck.
from a busy day of yardwork - must get back to sod-busting now:)
I will post a full list of highlights later but this was just a break
despite the omnipresent wind, to be a darn good day!
I have three hummingbirds in my yard today - two species - turning out,
Anthony 'Fat Tony' Hewetson; Lubbock