Date: 7/1/25 4:29 am From: Clayton Will <willcfish...> Subject: [ia-bird] Boone County Eastern Whip-poor-will
I went to Luther Bridge, Boone County, last evening and there were at least 5 Eastern Whip-poor-will calling from both sides of the Des Moines river. Also North and South on the West side where I was parked. Plenty of shoulder to park on. Wouldn't you know a truck had to come by right when the close Whip was calling best but still good audio. They called about 5 times between 9:20 and 9:40 which is pretty typical. A Great-blue Heron must have been roosted close and gave me some harsh calls I recorded. Also a Green Heron. Every kind of swallow plus Chimney Swifts. A fun evening.
