Date: 7/14/22 9:28 am From: Fawn Bowden <fawnda10...> Subject: [ia-bird] Re: Black-bellied Whistling Ducks- West branch
The pair were seen this morning by me from ~ 9:30-10:30, resting on the south side of the pond amongst some dead weeds on the shore. To get to a viewing areas of the ponds, head north on 4th St., then turn left on Reagan Blvd. You can turn right at Lincoln St. and follow it left to the pond or turn right on either of the "new" roads that also turn right off of Reagan. This is a trailer court neighborhood (private property), so be mindful of that. I was able to see the ducks by stepping out of my car and staying up on the shoulder of the road. There is a fence around the pond. The area is peaceful and has a nice array of birds- Spotted Sandpiper, several swallow species, a couple of Wood Duck families, and a lower pond overflow area that would be good for rails I would think. Fawn in Riverside
On Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 2:40:24 PM UTC-5 Fawn Bowden wrote:
> Per the "Iowa Birding" Facebook group, a pair of BBWD were seen and > photographed yesterday in West Branch by Tori Luth at " The ponds at West > Branch Village". > > https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2224994207650599&<set...> > > Fawn in Riverside >
