Date: 6/27/26 2:06 pm From: Jean L <0000067a456a8961-dmarc-request...> Subject: Sedalia prairies
Marge Lumpe's post was the trigger to make a summer visit to the prairies south of Sedalia.
The prairie flowers, particularly at Hi-Lonesome, were well worth the visit - all the rain has brought a burst of color to the landscape. Wonderful to see the variety of blooming flowers.
And the birds cooperated. We had 3 Upland Sandpipers at the corner of Lumpee and Hi-Lonesome roads - flying, circling, perching - real show-offs which caused us to watch and listen for at least 15 minutes. We also had 3 Loggerhead Shrike; Grasshopper, Field and Henslows sparrows; Blue Grosbeak, ST Flycatchers, swallows, quail, too numerous to count Dickcissels, and other expected species.
In all, we visited Hi-Lonesome, Mora, Morton Family, Paintbrush and Friendly prairies. Drove back through Jeff City for great views of a singing, perched Painted Bunting.
Jean Leonatti Boone county <jaleonatti...>
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