Rail, Virginia
Description: This uncommon migrant may be seen on Marsh Island or among shoreline vegetation.
Rail, King
Description: This state-endangered migrant is rarely seen on Marsh Island in the Dixon Prairie or in shoreline vegetation.
Rail, Black
Description:This state-endangered migrant is rarely seen on Marsh Island in the Dixon Prairie or in shoreline vegetation.
Plover, Semipalmated
Description: This small shorebird, reminiscent of a miniature kildeer, may be spotted on mudflats south of the Dixon Prairie.
Plover, Lesser Golden
Description: This rare migrant may be seen flying overhead.
Pipit, American
Description: Most often seen or heard flying over, and less often landing in, the Dixon Prairie on migration.
Pintail, Northern
Description: An unusual sight on the lakes or flying over, this is not a diving duck.
Phoebe, Eastern***
Description: This flycatcher, which can be spotted by its bobbing tail, is the first to arrive in the spring after the snow melts, and is the first to leave in the fall.
Phalarope, Wilson's
Description: Look in shoreline habitats or mudflats for this rare migrant shorebird. Distinguish females by their colorful appearance, while less obvious males incubate eggs.
Pelican, American White
Description: May be seen flying over, possibly in groups.