Date: 7/17/26 8:02 am From: John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...> Subject: [ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 7-17-26
Iowa RBA birds reported from Saturday, July 11, to Friday, July 17, 2026
RARE Species Mentioned (documentation required)
NONE
Additional species mentioned
Least Tern
Mississippi Kite
Prairie Warbler
Red Crossbill
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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
LEE COUNTY
A PRAIRIE WARBLER was seen at the Croton Unit of Shimek SF on the 11th.
CENTRAL
POLK COUNTY
4 RED CROSSBILLS were seen in Polk City on the 11th.
MISSISSIPPI KITES continue around Sheridan Park on the 14th.
BOONE COUNTY
3 RED CROSSBILLS were seen at Ledges SP on the 15th.
STORY COUNTY
A RED CROSSBILL was seen at the ISU Arboretum on the 14th.
The next scheduled report of the Iowa Rare Bird Alert will be for Friday, July 24, 2026 for the weekly report. Should any UNRECORDED or ACCIDENTAL species be reported, an update will be posted.
