During the first week of May and maybe even earlier, shorebirds were spotted in wet fields on both sides of Benton-Carroll Rd just south of Rt 2. The top sightings on May 6 were two Wilson's Phalaropes, a male and a female, in breeding plumage. No scope was needed as the phalaropes were close to the road. The birds were there all day but were not spotted on May 7.
Pics from my little, cheapo camera:
