Upland and Stilt Sandpipers in Franklin Township., Aug. 18, 2012

Jeff Ellerbusch and Pete Burke found an Upland Sandpiper (UPSA) at the Weston Cross Way this morning. This is also known as the Manville Causeway. Park on the side of the road and scan the grassy area. At Schoolhouse Rd. in Franklin Township, Jeff and Pete located an adult Stilt Sandpiper (STSA). The UPSA is chaseable; the STSA is not. Schoolhouse Rd. is noteworthy for the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher that was there in May of 2012 and for the Sandhill Cranes that have frequented the area the past few years. Unfortunately, the former Schoolhouse Rd. field is under development and birdable only at your own risk.

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1 Response to Upland and Stilt Sandpipers in Franklin Township., Aug. 18, 2012

  1. Mike Hiotis's avatar Mike Hiotis says:

    I would like to thank Peter Burke & Jeff Ellerbusch for the Upland Sandpiper phone call this morning.I found a bird along Wisnoukie Rd. east of S. Main St. , Manville. The small sod farm is about 1 mile from South Main St. headed east a mile south of town.Park along the dirt shoulder as there is ample room…Is this the same site?? Mike Hiotis

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