May 29th, 2005. Krif Road fields, Keene.

There was virtually a complete exodus of shorebirds from the stubble fields since my last visit to Krif Road on May 25th. Only Killdeer and Spotted Sandpiper remained and both species behaved as if breeding. The fields were rather quiet but a Field Sparrow near the UPs depot was a surprise and several Bobolinks sang from the rank grass. Common Nighthawks put in their first major appearance of the spring with at least 15 birds over the Athletics stadium and power line route.

Common Nighthawks Chordeiles minor, Krif Road area, Keene. Canon Powershot A-95 through Leica 10x42 binoculars.

Field Sparrow Spizella pusilla, Krif Road, Keene. Canon Powershot A-95 through Swarovski HD telescope.

Bobolink Dolichonyx oryzivorus, Krif Road, Keene. Canon Powershot A-95 through Swarovski HD telescope.

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