Date: 12/5/25 12:20 pm From: John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...> Subject: [ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 12-5-25
Iowa RBA birds reported from Saturday, November 29, to Friday, December 5, 2025:
RARE Species Mentioned (documentation required)
ACCIDENTAL
**SHORT-BILLED GULL**
Additional Species Mentioned
Surf Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
White-winged Dove
Golden Eagle
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Species in ALL CAPS can be classified into three categories in the state of Iowa: 1) UNRECORDED, ACCIDENTAL or Casual; 2) A RARE but regular species; or 3) record early or late date or unusual for time of year. Any species with three asterisks (***species***) would represent a first record for Iowa (UNRECORDED) and should be observed and documented very carefully. Species with two asterisks (**species**) are species that are either ACCIDENTAL, CASUAL, or a rare regular species, and should also be documented. Species with one asterisk (*species) should have some details of the observation provided.
Please note this is an UNOFFICIAL compilation of rare bird sightings from both eBird and the IOU listserve. Data for field reports and early/late dates should not be taken from this weekly report.
EAST
BUCHANAN COUNTY
A WHITE-WINGED DOVE was seen at a private residence in Brandon on the 5th.
NORTHEAST
DUBUQUE COUNTY
A SHORT-BILLED GULL was seen at AY Macdonald Park on the 4th.
CENTRAL
POLK COUNTY
A LONG-TAILED DUCK was seen at Big Creek on the 5th.
A GOLDEN EAGLE was seen at Walnut Woods SP on the 3rd.
NORTHWEST
BUENA VISTA COUNTY
A LONG-TAILED DUCK was seen at Storm Lake on the 29th.
2 SURF SCOTERS were seen at Storm Lake on the 30th.
The next scheduled report of the Iowa Rare Bird Alert will be for Friday, December 12, 2025 for the weekly report. Should any UNRECORDED or ACCIDENTAL species be reported, an update will be posted.
