And of course looking for the missing flamingos. They could very well
Be around still. Laying low. Resting. Away from people….. I don’t know 
Much about flamingos. I don’t think they are used to flying far. I could be
Wrong with that. I am very conservative when it comes to vagrants. But 
I am finally convinced these are valid vagrants. Took me awhile! I wasn’t 
Even going to chase! Andrew talked me into it with what he told me 
Others were saying about the birds. The many in Florida displaced by the
Hurricane, the hurricane! Etc. I had just gotten back from NJ on Wed. I wasn’t
Following stuff, just trying to catch up! Anyway, I will definitely cross post
Info on birds. I love discord! I was shocked when I moved here and found out
No apps….. Facebook?? Really?? I don’t follow Facebook too often. That
Didn’t work. I missed birds! I was very happy when a few app alerts started. Not
Just discord. But not everyone uses the apps. Like not everyone does Facebook.

Spring Valley - the lake is drawn down for repairs to a dam or something. Yes!!
Nothing unusual this afternoon for Mary C. And myself. But more uncommon 
Birds like stilt and Bairds sandpiper, Wilson’s phalarope, etc. have been there.
It was enjoyable studying least, Semipalms, white rumped. Pecs, etc. scope
Is needed here. Then I went on to Butler - Seward rd. Retention pond and
Gilmore. Still missing Bairds for my big year! There was a lot of shorebirds
At Gilmore. The NE pond edges. I didn’t lug in my scope this time though.
Monday. So couldn’t Id much. 

Chickadees around Gilmore! Could I track down a warbler? No…….this was late
Afternoon. But still…..

This might be the norm for shorebirds down here. A drying up retention pond, 
A drawn down lake. And I know the rare ones don’t stick long. 

187. Stuck there. My butler big year. 

Good birding all. 1/2 days for me for the week. Summer has returned!

Sandra Keller

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