Date: 7/10/26 6:23 am From: John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...> Subject: [ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 7-10-26
Iowa RBA birds reported from Saturday, July 4, to Friday, July 10, 2026
RARE Species Mentioned (documentation required)
ACCIDENTAL
**ARCTIC TERN**
Additional species mentioned
Least Tern
Mississippi Kite
White-faced Ibis
Hooded Warbler
***NEW!**************** For more up to date information on rarities in the state of Iowa, visit the Iowa Birds and Birding website at www.Iowabirds.org <http://www.iowabirds.org>
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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
SOUTHEAST
WAPELLO COUNTY
A MISSISSIPPI KITE was seen over Memorial Park in Ottumwa on the 5th.
CENTRAL
POLK COUNTY
A LEAST TERN was seen at Saylorville on the 5th.
An ARCTIC TERN was seen at Saylorville on the 4th.
SOUTH CENTRAL
DECATUR COUNTY
A HOODED WARBLER was seen along 310th St near Davis City on the 4th.
WEST
GUTHRIE COUNTY
A WHITE-FACED IBIS was seen at Bays Branch on the 5th.
NORTHWEST
PLYMOUTH COUNTY
A LEAST TERN was seen at Higman Quarry on the 8th.
The next scheduled report of the Iowa Rare Bird Alert will be for Friday, July 17, 2026 for the weekly report. Should any UNRECORDED or ACCIDENTAL species be reported, an update will be posted.
