Sandpiper, Stilt
Description: This rare shorebird is often visible on mudflats south of the Dixon Prairie.
Sandpiper, Spotted***
Description: This shorebird is commonly seen along the shoreline, flying low across the water, or nesting on Marsh Island in the Dixon Prairie.
Sandpiper, Solitary
Description: This medium-sized shorebird is seen most often on shorelines in the Barbara Brown Nature Reserve or around the Dixon Prairie.
Sandpiper, Semipalmated
Description: This fairly common, small shorebird is often seen in spring on exposed mudflat areas, especially south of the Dixon Prairie.
Sandpiper, Pectoral
Description: This is an uncommon, medium-sized shorebird often visible on mudflats and exposed shorelines around the Dixon Prairie.
Sandpiper, Least
Description: This fairly common, small shorebird is often seen in spring on exposed mudflat areas, especially south of the Dixon Prairie.
Sandpiper, Buff-breasted
Description: This rare shorebird is most likely to be seen on large lawn areas or on the gravel hill prairie in the Dixon Prairie.
Sandpiper, Baird's
Description: This rare shorebird can be seen on mudflats and exposed shorelines.
Robin, American***
Description: This is one of the most common, year-round birds at the Garden, and can be seen in all settings.
Redstart, American*
Description: Look for this common migrant warbler and possible breeder in any wooded habitat at the Garden.