Date: 1/30/26 3:59 pm From: Yang, Bobinyu <000011d835fbb54b-dmarc-request...> Subject: American Pipits at Foote Ranch-UPDATED
Taking advantage of the recent monster storm, I went looking for Arctic visitors. I did NOT find any snow buntings or Lapland longspurs. However, I was delighted to run across a pair of American pipits foraging on W. 215th St. between Switzer & Quivira Rds. (38.738235, -94.711681). This is just west of the Foote Ranch in Bucyrus. There were also plenty of horn larks. But the horn larks are here near all year round and don't get me excited. Three photos, taken between 2:48 and 2:52 p.m., 1/30/2026, of the American pipits may be viewed here:
https://ebird.org/checklist/S297100901 Lapland longspurs used to frequent southern Johnson County, but I missed them the last couple of winters. I am keeping my fingers crossed.
Bob I. Yang
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Overland Park, Johnson County
