Nothing like standing out in the open when lightning strikes to get the adrenalin going and the feet peddling across sand and water, ignoring any /all birds enroute to the safety of my SUV! A good old-fashioned summer downpour hit the South Canadian River this evening while I was standing on the river bottom, and put a quick end to my search for Western Sandpipers. Before the storm rolled in, however, I did get to see Least and Black Terns; and Least, Baird’s and Pectoral Sandpipers (thanks, Nathan, for the company and ID help!). I didn’t mind getting drenched and I even managed to keep my camera dry in spite of the downpour, but after 20 minutes of waiting in the car, we decided the smartest course of action was trying getting off the dirt road before the next storm hit. I just hope this cold front that’s triggering these storms brings in some of those great migrant shorebirds!!!
Stay safe,
Pat
Hello Pat
Must be getting blind in my old age as I’ve only just noticed your blog.
Nice work and some nice pictures too.
Hope the weather improves I could do with some of your rain on my vegatable patch.
Les