Date: 8/23/25 8:15 pm From: Ashlyn Ohm <4ever4hiskingdom...> Subject: Re: Bald Knob NWR ASCA field trip
Thank you so much for the opportunity to join the trip! I had a wonderful time and appreciate the ID help and welcome from everyone.
Karen, would it be possible for you to share the group photo you took?
Ashlyn
> On Aug 23, 2025, at 8:53 PM, Karen Holliday <ladyhawke1...> wrote:
>
> Today, Saturday, was the Audubon Society of Central Arkansas's (ASCA) field trip to Bald Knob. We got really lucky with very mild temperatures compared to last week's 100° heat. Our 18 participants were a mixed group of very experienced birders and several newer birders. We had only one field of mud. All the other fields still have rice growing in them.
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> Our one bare field had a good mix of peeps and larger shorebirds, along with bigger species like herons, egrets, and ducks. Kevin Krajcir was a big help. He worked with the more experienced birders to sort out the smaller shorebirds. I worked with the newer birders to help them spot and identify the larger, easier to see species. They were so excited to see new species and learn about Bald Knob's excellent shorebirds. With Megan Foll's additions to the checklist of her sightings of several common species we had overlooked, the group had a final total of 26 species. Great teamwork!
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> Nothing new or uncommon. But, we all really enjoyed a rare visit to Bald Knob in August without pouring sweat in extreme heat. Nice!
> Karen Holliday
> ASCA field trip coordinator
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