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| 4/25/24 10:00 am |
<aj...> |
[ia-bird] No Sighting - Photo Editor for Iowa Bird Life |
| 4/25/24 6:35 am |
Sue Yeakel <sueyeakel...> |
Re: [ia-bird] Ruby throated Hummingbird |
| 4/25/24 5:54 am |
Diane Crookham-Johnson <dcj...> |
Re: [ia-bird] No sighting - Register today for Spring Meeting |
| 4/25/24 5:40 am |
Kelly Ertz <dinokelertz...> |
[ia-bird] Ruby throated Hummingbird |
| 4/25/24 3:08 am |
Tyler M. Harms <tyharms...> |
[ia-bird] No sighting - Register today for Spring Meeting |
| 4/24/24 7:40 pm |
Doug & Nina Harr <dnharr...> |
[ia-bird] Great open country birding in west-central Iowa |
| 4/24/24 7:04 pm |
Don Weiss <don.weiss2...> |
[ia-bird] Des Moines County Leucistic Rose Breasted Grossbeak |
| 4/24/24 7:04 pm |
'Joyce B' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> |
[ia-bird] FOY vireos Hickory Hill Park Iowa City |
| 4/23/24 5:41 pm |
<waltzuurdeeg...> <waltzuurdeeg...> |
[ia-bird] Indigo Bunting, Lincoln's Sparrow - Scott County |
| 4/23/24 5:12 pm |
<ritag...> |
[ia-bird] shorebirds |
| 4/23/24 11:07 am |
John Bissell <John.N.Bissell...> |
RE: [EXTERNAL] [ia-bird] Wilson's (?) and Franklin's (?) - DALLAS |
| 4/23/24 11:01 am |
Merle and Marsha Hall <mghall...> |
[ia-bird] Wilson's (?) and Franklin's (?) - DALLAS |
| 4/23/24 10:08 am |
Karen Fieg <karenlfieg...> |
[ia-bird] Great Egrets and Snow Geese |
| 4/23/24 9:01 am |
Tom Dougherty <tom.dougherty.sr...> |
[ia-bird] Northern Mockingbird- Polk Co., Jester Park Bison area, playscape |
| 4/23/24 6:26 am |
Michael May <2y2m2u...> |
[ia-bird] gulls |
| 4/22/24 6:32 pm |
T J <stsparrow47...> |
Re: [ia-bird] Eared Grebe on Storm Lake |
| 4/22/24 8:41 am |
Karen Fieg <karenlfieg...> |
[ia-bird] FOY Spotted Sandpiper |
| 4/22/24 6:47 am |
Diane Crookham-Johnson <dcj...> |
[ia-bird] Re: Rathbun Dam - Sightings Continue |
| 4/22/24 6:34 am |
Diane Crookham-Johnson <dcj...> |
[ia-bird] Rathbun Dam - Sightings Continue |
| 4/21/24 9:31 pm |
'Pam Culbertson' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> |
[ia-bird] Cormorants |
| 4/21/24 6:38 pm |
T J <stsparrow47...> |
[ia-bird] Scoter |
| 4/21/24 3:28 pm |
T J <stsparrow47...> |
[ia-bird] Scoters, Long-tailed Duck |
| 4/21/24 12:30 pm |
Osness <ravenbuddhanow...> |
[ia-bird] Dark morph of Broad-winged Hawk, Story County |
| 4/21/24 11:50 am |
Clayton Will <willcfish...> |
[ia-bird] American Coot foraging and feeding on Zebra Mussel. |
| 4/21/24 8:08 am |
Laura Russell <kittyluv1313...> |
[ia-bird] Sailorville Lake Captures |
| 4/20/24 5:04 pm |
Don Poggensee <donpoggensee...> |
[ia-bird] Eared Grebe on Storm Lake |
| 4/20/24 3:23 pm |
Doug & Nina Harr <dnharr...> |
[ia-bird] Shorebirds near Ogden & Fish Crow at Saylorville |
| 4/20/24 1:51 pm |
wybortsjr <wybortsjr...> |
RE: [ia-bird] Eared grebe |
| 4/20/24 10:18 am |
<cndthomps...> |
[ia-bird] Eared Grebes continue in Dallas Co. |
| 4/20/24 9:10 am |
Jacob Wiese <jwiese66...> |
[ia-bird] Global Big Day Question |
| 4/20/24 8:36 am |
jimforde via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> |
[ia-bird] Eared Grebes at Amana Lily Lake |
| 4/20/24 7:52 am |
Dana Siefer <danasiefer...> |
[ia-bird] Eared grebe |
| 4/20/24 5:55 am |
jimforde via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> |
[ia-bird] Eared Grebes at Pleasant Creek |
| 4/19/24 8:42 pm |
Doug & Nina Harr <dnharr...> |
[ia-bird] Double thrush day & more at Ledges State Park |
| 4/19/24 6:20 pm |
Merle and Marsha Hall <mghall...> |
[ia-bird] Sandhill Cranes and Wilson's Snipe - DALLAS |
| 4/19/24 1:58 pm |
Ellen Fuller <cfuller989...> |
[ia-bird] Vireos |
| 4/19/24 11:30 am |
John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...> |
[ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 4-19-24 |
| 4/19/24 5:46 am |
Brian Broderick <brian.j.broderick...> |
[ia-bird] grassland birds in southern Iowa |
| 4/18/24 11:58 am |
Doug & Nina Harr <dnharr...> |
[ia-bird] (not a sighting) Breeding Bird Survey Iowa volunteers needed ! |
| 4/18/24 10:37 am |
'MICHAEL JOHNSTON' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> |
[ia-bird] Yellow-throated warbler |
| 4/18/24 10:26 am |
Angela Battle <argusbee23...> |
[ia-bird] One more Clarke County bird |
| 4/18/24 10:26 am |
Angela Battle <argusbee23...> |
[ia-bird] Rural Clarke County Birds |
| 4/17/24 3:44 pm |
Tyler M. Harms <tyharms...> |
[ia-bird] Ames birds and more |
| 4/17/24 10:19 am |
Michael May <2y2m2u...> |
[ia-bird] FOYs |
| 4/17/24 9:04 am |
<emailmat......> <emailmattbaumann...> |
[ia-bird] Bald Eagle- Suburban Cedar Falls |
| 4/17/24 4:28 am |
Kelly Ertz <dinokelertz...> |
[ia-bird] Gray Catbird |
| 4/16/24 3:02 pm |
<waltzuurdeeg...> <waltzuurdeeg...> |
[ia-bird] pine siskins - Scott County |
| 4/16/24 11:47 am |
Brian Rice <riceb21...> |
[ia-bird] Spotted Sandpiper Red Haw |
| 4/16/24 9:50 am |
jenmarie 3585 <littlemanelmo14...> |
[ia-bird] Rose-breasted Grosbeak sighting |
| 4/16/24 9:43 am |
Tommy Stone <tomtazzstone...> |
[ia-bird] Golden Eagle - Blackhawk co. |
| 4/16/24 8:44 am |
T J <stsparrow47...> |
[ia-bird] Oriole |
| 4/15/24 4:43 pm |
Ellen Fuller <cfuller989...> |
[ia-bird] Henslow's Sparrow |
| 4/15/24 12:25 pm |
Tyler M. Harms <tyharms...> |
[ia-bird] No Sighting - IOU Spring Meeting reminder |
| 4/15/24 7:35 am |
Karen Fieg <karenlfieg...> |
[ia-bird] Broad-winged Hawks |
| 4/14/24 4:26 pm |
Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...> |
[ia-bird] Ruff continues just south of Nichols |
| 4/13/24 1:50 pm |
Osness <ravenbuddhanow...> |
[ia-bird] Smith's Longspurs at Big Wall Lake WMA, Wright county |
| 4/13/24 12:07 pm |
'Tucker Lutter' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> |
[ia-bird] Stone State Park, Woodbury County: waterthrush and gnatcatcher |
| 4/13/24 11:12 am |
'Tucker Lutter' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> |
[ia-bird] Say's Phoebe update |
| 4/12/24 10:58 am |
Clayton Will <willcfish...> |
[ia-bird] Pair of Greater Scaupe at Twin Lakes, Calhoun Co. |
| 4/12/24 9:55 am |
Clayton Will <willcfish...> |
[ia-bird] Cinnamon Teal continues at North Twin, Calhoun Co. |
| 4/12/24 9:11 am |
Tom Dougherty <tom.dougherty.sr...> |
[ia-bird] Surf Scoter M/F at Red Haw SP |
| 4/12/24 8:35 am |
lgdau9 <lgdau9...> |
[ia-bird] FOY Chimney Swifts Boone |
| 4/12/24 6:43 am |
John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...> |
[ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 4-12-24 |
| 4/11/24 1:54 pm |
Clayton Will <willcfish...> |
[ia-bird] Cinnamon Teal |
| 4/11/24 9:57 am |
Randall Scheiner <randall.scheiner...> |
[ia-bird] Plegadis sp, Bremer Co |
| 4/11/24 7:08 am |
Wendy VanDeWalle <wtvandewalle...> |
[ia-bird] American Golden-Plovers Galore! Muscatine Co. |
| 4/10/24 3:57 pm |
William Huser <billfhuser...> |
[ia-bird] Fwd: Say's Phoebe at Broken Kettle Grasslands |
| 4/10/24 3:02 pm |
William Huser <billfhuser...> |
[ia-bird] Fwd: Say's Phoebe at Broken Kettle Grasslands |
| 4/9/24 2:50 pm |
Doug & Nina Harr <dnharr...> |
[ia-bird] Great birding in Greene, Guthrie & Dallas counties |
| 4/9/24 2:09 pm |
Osness <ravenbuddhanow...> |
[ia-bird] Shovelers galore at Hendrickson's Marsh |
| 4/9/24 1:00 pm |
Ellen Fuller <cfuller989...> |
[ia-bird] N. Parula |
| 4/9/24 8:05 am |
<emailmat......> <emailmattbaumann...> |
[ia-bird] Kellerton Prairie Chickens |
| 4/7/24 9:16 am |
Karen Fieg <karenlfieg...> |
[ia-bird] Vesper Sparrow |
| 4/6/24 1:16 pm |
Ron Stakland <rons...> |
[ia-bird] Lacy/Keo - Van Buren Co. |
| 4/5/24 4:00 pm |
Osness <ravenbuddhanow...> |
[ia-bird] Big Creek and Saylorville Lakes, Polk County |
| 4/5/24 12:36 pm |
Ellen Fuller <cfuller989...> |
[ia-bird] Yellow-throated Warbler |
| 4/5/24 7:40 am |
John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...> |
[ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 4-5-24 |
| 4/5/24 7:37 am |
madowl via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> |
[ia-bird] Sandhill Cranes at Larson's Marsh in Story County |
| 4/4/24 5:11 pm |
Janice Chrystal <jcbluecreek...> |
Re: [ia-bird] Digest for - 2 updates in 2 topics |
| 4/4/24 2:45 pm |
<cndthomps...> |
[ia-bird] Red-throated Loon continues at Saylorville |
| 4/4/24 8:41 am |
Rodger j Routh <rodgerrouth...> |
[ia-bird] Yellow rump |
| 4/3/24 12:31 pm |
<emailmat......> <emailmattbaumann...> |
[ia-bird] Bluebirds |
| 4/3/24 11:18 am |
Ellen Fuller <cfuller989...> |
[ia-bird] Smith's Longspurs |
| 4/2/24 1:23 pm |
Wendy VanDeWalle <wtvandewalle...> |
[ia-bird] Observational study of Peregrine chicks |
| 4/2/24 12:13 pm |
Ellen Fuller <cfuller989...> |
[ia-bird] Louisiana Waterthrush |
| 4/1/24 8:19 pm |
Roy Adolphson <roydjoy47...> |
[ia-bird] Merlins at Glendale |
| 4/1/24 11:47 am |
Brian Rice <riceb21...> |
[ia-bird] Warblers and Tree Swallows |
| 4/1/24 10:45 am |
'Reid Allen' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> |
[ia-bird] Purple Martin |
| 3/30/24 11:30 am |
Kelly Ertz <dinokelertz...> |
[ia-bird] Pine Warbler |
| 3/29/24 5:38 pm |
Kevin Murphy <kevin.murphy39...> |
[ia-bird] 2024 IOU spring meeting registration is open! |
| 3/29/24 10:56 am |
'Reid & Pam Allen' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> |
[ia-bird] Black-legged Kittiwake |
| 3/29/24 10:11 am |
John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...> |
[ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 3-29-24 |
| 3/28/24 9:21 pm |
Roy Adolphson <roydjoy47...> |
[ia-bird] Breeding falcons at the capitol |
| 3/28/24 9:17 pm |
Brian Rice <riceb21...> |
[ia-bird] Quarry Springs Park and Neal Smith Wildlife Reserve |
| 3/28/24 7:20 pm |
<emailmat......> <emailmattbaumann...> |
[ia-bird] Woodcock Sky Dance (Cedar Hills Sand Prairie) |
| 3/28/24 7:40 am |
<photobird...> |
[ia-bird] NOT - Orange-Crowned Warbler - Des Moine county |
| 3/27/24 5:53 pm |
Bob Walsh <bobjwalsh57...> |
[ia-bird] Upland Sandpipers in Scott County |
| 3/27/24 12:34 pm |
Karen Fieg <karenlfieg...> |
[ia-bird] Bay's Branch, Guthrie County 3/27/24 |
| 3/27/24 7:22 am |
<photobird...> |
[ia-bird] Orange-Crowned Warbler - Des Moine county |
| 3/27/24 7:16 am |
<photobird...> |
[ia-bird] Orange-Crowned Warbler - Des Moine county |
| 3/27/24 7:01 am |
Russell Benedict <BenedictR...> |
[ia-bird] March 25 signs of spring |
| 3/27/24 6:51 am |
<emailmat......> <emailmattbaumann...> |
[ia-bird] March 23 Sightings |
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Date: 4/25/24 10:00 am
From: <aj...>
Subject: [ia-bird] No Sighting - Photo Editor for Iowa Bird Life |
Attention Photographers - Iowa Bird Life needs a person willing to
contribute a few hours per year preparing photos for publication in our
journal. Many thanks to Larry Dau who has been the photo editor for several
years but is now passing the torch. I know there are a lot of people out
there who take and process their own photos so am hoping someone will
volunteer a little time for the greater good. Attached is a short
description of the duties. Just let me know if you would be willing.
Ann Johnson
Norwalk
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Date: 4/25/24 5:54 am
From: Diane Crookham-Johnson <dcj...>
Subject: Re: [ia-bird] No sighting - Register today for Spring Meeting |
Here’s a link to register
https://iowabirds.org/IOU/Meetings/NextMeeting.aspx
Do not need to be an IOU member to register or attend. All are welcome!
On Thu, Apr 25, 2024 at 5:08 AM Tyler M. Harms <tyharms...> wrote:
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> informative programs, and quality time with fellow birders from across Iowa!
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Date: 4/24/24 7:40 pm
From: Doug & Nina Harr <dnharr...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Great open country birding in west-central Iowa |
Birding mostly through Greene, Guthrie & Dallas Counties today turned up a
lot of open country and wetland birds. Dunbar Slough was loaded with
*Yellow-headed Blackbirds
*(FOY)*. *On the east side of Dunbar Slough's *Hunter* Tract were a
few *Savannah
Sparrows* (FOY) and several* Vesper Sparrows. *Best found there was a*
Buff-breasted Sandpiper* (FOY) in pasture near the road.
Approaching Bay's Branch central area from Hwy 4 later, the *Osprey* nest I
saw a couple of weeks ago was busy--mom on the nest and dad bringing her a
fish to eat. Then, along a road near Kuehn Conservation Area in SW Dallas
County, I found *Lark Sparrows* (FOY). With lots of other things sited in
mostly open landscapes, I ended up with my biggest 1-day species list of
the year.
Doug Harr
Ogden
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Date: 4/24/24 7:04 pm
From: Don Weiss <don.weiss2...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Des Moines County Leucistic Rose Breasted Grossbeak |
Found today (April 24, 2024) at our feeder. I’m guessing it’s a female Rose-breasted grosbeak based on the company it was keeping with a few other normal females. When seen next to Goldfinches at the feeder, it was noticeably larger, so I’m ruling that out.
Don Weiss
Burlington, IA
Des Moines County
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Date: 4/23/24 5:12 pm
From: <ritag...>
Subject: [ia-bird] shorebirds |
Finally, shorebirds are moving into the area. There were ten species seen
in various ponds.
At the landfill west of Mason City the shorebirds couldn't stay still. So,
there were 45 L B Dowitchers or more, and 5 or 6 or more American Golden
Plover, but they flew.
At McIntosh State Park, the beach area still had the Willet from Sunday,
along with one Sanderling and one Caspian Tern along with some Forester
Terns.
Another pond had twenty Dunlin, at least, and Pecs. Snipe were about and
Yellowlegs.
It was tooooo windy to walk in the woods.
Cerro Gordo County
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Date: 4/23/24 11:07 am
From: John Bissell <John.N.Bissell...>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] [ia-bird] Wilson's (?) and Franklin's (?) - DALLAS |
Hi Merle,
The gulls appear to be Franklin’s Gulls, and the shorebirds along Xavier Ave appear to be Long-billed Dowitchers.
Good birding,
John Bissell
Grimes
John Bissell
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EMC Insurance
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From: <ia-bird...> <ia-bird...> On Behalf Of Merle and Marsha Hall
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 1:02 PM
To: IA-BIRD <ia-bird...>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] [ia-bird] Wilson's (?) and Franklin's (?) - DALLAS
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Down Xavier Ave this morning and Marsha spotted a group of what look like Wilson's Snipe over in the water near the trestle. I counted 22 of them, which seems like a large group for those. They just wandered up and down the edge of the water mostly nose down. Could be something else, I'm sure.
Then over at Marsh Farms Wetland, there was a flock of what I think are Franklin's Gulls, based on the black head, white eye crescents and black and white wing tips along with a couple of Trumpeter Swans.
Enclosing the best photos I got in case anyone wants to affirm or suggest other possibilities.
Merle
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Date: 4/23/24 11:01 am
From: Merle and Marsha Hall <mghall...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Wilson's (?) and Franklin's (?) - DALLAS |
Down Xavier Ave this morning and Marsha spotted a group of what look
like Wilson's Snipe over in the water near the trestle. I counted 22 of
them, which seems like a large group for those. They just wandered up
and down the edge of the water mostly nose down. Could be something
else, I'm sure.
Then over at Marsh Farms Wetland, there was a flock of what I think are
Franklin's Gulls, based on the black head, white eye crescents and black
and white wing tips along with a couple of Trumpeter Swans.
Enclosing the best photos I got in case anyone wants to affirm or
suggest other possibilities.
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Date: 4/23/24 6:26 am
From: Michael May <2y2m2u...>
Subject: [ia-bird] gulls |
Driving home from Cherokee yesterday, I saw a big flock of birds (100+)
following a farmer tilling the fields - gulls. I was so disappointed; to
me, they all look the same: gray & white. But I pulled over & my little
binoculars pulled in enough detail to see gray & white, black heads, & ...
pink?!? Merlin said Franklin Gulls - they were physically beautiful with
their pink tummies, but also beautiful in flight. Excited to actually
figure out a specific gull!
-Kristy, Plymouth Co
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Date: 4/21/24 11:50 am
From: Clayton Will <willcfish...>
Subject: [ia-bird] American Coot foraging and feeding on Zebra Mussel. |
What do Coot eat nowadays before the vegetation emerges
[image: Coot with zebra mussles Storm Lake April 20 2024 178.JPG]
?
It appears to be Zebra Mussel.
I kept seeing Coot bringing small black balls of something to shore and
pecking on it. Then I zoomed in and got a photo to find out it is a small
ball of Zebra Mussels it had dove down and broke loose.
Clayton Will
Storm Lake
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Date: 4/20/24 3:23 pm
From: Doug & Nina Harr <dnharr...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Shorebirds near Ogden & Fish Crow at Saylorville |
My Early drive from Boone Co. to Saylorville Lake was fairly slow for birds
seen, given cold temp & strong winds. Things picked up towards noon,
letting me get 7 new FOY species. Not all are listed here, but some good
FOYs included a *Warbling Vireo* at Jester Park & the regular *Fish Crow *at
Saylorville's Sandpiper Beach.
Then, almost arriving home near 3 PM, I spotted a bunch of shorebirds in a
small patch of flooded crop field 3 mi. south of Ogden, east of Hwy. 169.
I had to pull onto a nearby gravel road & use a scope to search at some
distance south in bad light. Tough to view, but there were 8 FOY *Short-billed
Dowitchers*, about 6 FOY *Least Sandpipers*, 2 *Pectorals*, & a couple of
other small ones impossible to ID at the distance. So, this all ended as my
2nd best birding day of the year so far.
Doiug Harr
Ogden
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Date: 4/19/24 8:42 pm
From: Doug & Nina Harr <dnharr...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Double thrush day & more at Ledges State Park |
Early today I'd been up at Bjorkboda March and didn't find much other than
a few waterfowl, but there was one *Sandhill Crane* in the pasture just
south of Bjorkboda. Then I went down to Ledges SP where birds were a bit
more numerous and active. After counting at least 9 *Red-headed
Woodpeckers* all just at Oak Woods picnic area; there were lots of *Lincoln's
Sparrows* along the lower park road; a flock of *White-throated Sparrows*,
several *House Wrens*, and 2 FOY *Yellow-rumped Warblers* along Lost Lake
Trail; plus a FOY* Hermit Thrush* in brush near the old stone bridge by the
Peas Creek canyon road, and a FOY *Swainson's Thrush *in roadside timber
about a mile N of the park. Not bad for a cool and windy morning.
Doug Harr
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Date: 4/19/24 6:20 pm
From: Merle and Marsha Hall <mghall...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Sandhill Cranes and Wilson's Snipe - DALLAS |
Saw two Sandhill Cranes this morning near the trestle bridge on the east
side of Xavier Ave. at Brenton Slough. They were there again this evening.
Absolutely nothing at Marsh Farms Wetland this morning where I'd seen
two Northern Harriers, an American Kestrel and an Eastern Meadowlark on
Wednesday. But this evening we saw what turned out to be three Wilson's
Snipe that flew to the south side of the road east of the creek as we
were driving up. I've been wondering when to expect them to show up.
Quite a number of Ring-necked Pheasant roosters chasing hens, tonight,
and lots of Red-winged Blackbirds, but not much else.
Merle
Granger
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Date: 4/19/24 11:30 am
From: John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 4-19-24 |
Iowa RBA birds reported from Saturday, April 13, to Friday, April 19, 2024:
RARE Species Mentioned (documentation required)
CASUAL
*RUFF*
Additional Species Mentioned:
Surf Scoter
Red-necked Grebe
Black-necked Stilt
Marbled Godwit
Golden Eagle
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis Ibis
Eastern Kingbird (2nd earliest tie)
Fish Crow
Swainson’s Thrush (3rd earliest tie)
Pine Warbler
YELLOW WARBLER (Record early)
Red Crossbill
***NEW!****************
We For more up to date information on rarities in the state of Iowa, visit
the
Iowa Birds and Birding website at www.Iowa birds.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.
*EAST*
MUSCATINE COUNTY
A RUFF was seen along 200th St near Nichols on the 14th.
JOHNSON COUNTY
2 BLACK-NECKED STILTS were seen from the DNR Headquarters at Hawkeye WMA on
the 19th.
*NORTHEAST*
BLACK HAWK COUNTY
A RED-NECKED GREBE continues at Martin Lake on the 13th.
A GOLDEN EAGLE was seen near the John Deere Plant on the 16th.
2 BLACK-NECKED STILTS were seen at Prairie Lakes Park on the 16th.
An early SWAINSONS THRUSH was seen at George Wyth SP on the 18th.
DUBUQUE COUNTY
A BLACK-NECKED STILT was seen at Deere Dike on the 14th.
2 BLACK-NECKED STILTS were seen at Mud Lake County Park on the 15th.
*SOUTHEAST *
LEE COUNTY
2 PINE WARBLERS were seen at the Farmington Unit of Shimek SF on the 13th.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
A SURF SCOTER was seen at Lake Darling SP on the 13th.
*CENTRAL*
STORY COUNTY
3 RED CROSSBILLS were seen at the ISU Arboretum on the 13th.
POLK COUNTY
A FISH CROW was seen at Saylorville on the 18th.
A PINE WARBLER was seen at Sandpiper RA at Saylorville on the 18th.
*SOUTH CENTRAL*
DECATUR COUNTY
2 early EASTERN KINGBIRDS were seen at Nine Eagles SP on the 18th.
*SOUTHWEST *
UNION COUNTY
3 WHITE-FACED IBIS were seen along 140th St near Creston on the 16th.
*WEST*
MONONA COUNTY
A WHITE-FACED IBIS was seen at Blue Lake on the 17th.
*NORTHWEST *
BUENA VISTA COUNTY
14 WHITE-FACED IBIS were seen at Leo Grau WA on the 14th.
39 MARBLED GODWITS were seen at Little Storm Lake on the 19th.
WOODBURY COUNTY
A BLACK-NECKED STILT was seen at The Square on the 14th.
25 PLEGADIS IBIS were seen at Snyder Bend Park on the 17th.
An early YELLOW WARBLER was seen at Snyder Bend Park on the 17th.
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The next scheduled report of the Iowa Rare Bird Alert will be for Friday,
April 26, 2024 for the weekly report. Should any UNRECORDED or ACCIDENTAL
species be reported, an update will be posted.
John Bissell
Grimes, Iowa
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515-423-6108
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Date: 4/19/24 5:46 am
From: Brian Broderick <brian.j.broderick...>
Subject: [ia-bird] grassland birds in southern Iowa |
On the afternoon of 4/17 we birded the Kellerton grassland in Ringgold
county. We stayed at the viewing platform to watch the sun set.
Some highlights:
--8 Upland Sandpipers (saw 2, heard others)
--4 Greater Prairie Chickens on the lek
--numerous Eastern Meadowlarks
--2 Brown Thrashers along the dirt road
---a Henslow's Sparrow calling from the field near the platform
---a Northern Bobwhite calling from the field to the south
---a Vesper Sparrow
Non-avian highlight: heard several coyotes howling before sundown.
---Brian Broderick & Mary Bowler, Solon, IA
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Date: 4/18/24 11:58 am
From: Doug & Nina Harr <dnharr...>
Subject: [ia-bird] (not a sighting) Breeding Bird Survey Iowa volunteers needed ! |
Iowa currently has 12 vacant routes for conducting the annual USGS Breeding
Bird Surveys (view map attached here), and volunteers are needed to fill in
as many of these routes as possible. If you'd like to consider conducting
a route once annually *for at least three years*, please go to the BBS
website at *https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbs/ <https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbs/>*.
Then, open the four different pages under "Get Involved!" and read all
details about selecting a route and what you must learn to do before being
approved by the USGS.
After you've reviewed those BBS details and still would like to volunteer
as an annual surveyor, please reply to this note with the name and route
number of what you'd like to do. In addition, I must have solid
information about your background and accuracy in bird identification.
That can be provided by someone who knows you well and can confirm your
accuracy in bird ID, or perhaps by a college professor or instructor who
taught you ornithology. Once I have sufficient information, I can then
submit your name, address, telephone number, and email address to USGS.
The agency will then directly contact you about the possibility of
acceptance and what you must do before being formally assigned.
Doug Harr
Ioiwa BBS Coordinator
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Date: 4/15/24 12:25 pm
From: Tyler M. Harms <tyharms...>
Subject: [ia-bird] No Sighting - IOU Spring Meeting reminder |
Good afternoon!
Who's getting excited for some spring birding in Clinton May 3-5??
Just a reminder that the block of rooms held for our group at the Quality
Inn and Suites in Clinton *expires today (April 15)*, so please call the
Quality Inn (563-321-4886) to reserve your room if you're planning to
attend.
We're lucky to have Gunnar Kramer, new Assistant Professor at Iowa State
University, as our keynote speaker to share his work tracking migratory
songbirds. The planned field trips are to some of Iowa's premier birding
locations along the Mississippi River. And if that's not enough to entice
you to join us at the beautiful Eagle Point Lodge, I hear the social Friday
evening may include a friendly Jeopardy competition, Iowa birding style.
The deadline to register for the meeting and meals is *April 26*. I hope
you will consider joining us and bringing a friend or two!
Take care,
Tyler
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Tyler M. Harms
President, Iowa Ornithologists' Union
Ames, Story County
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Date: 4/13/24 1:50 pm
From: Osness <ravenbuddhanow...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Smith's Longspurs at Big Wall Lake WMA, Wright county |
This morning I saw about 20 Smith's Longspurs at Big Wall Lake WMA. This
was at the parking lot of the Dinsmore tract which is on the west side of
the lake. I got great looks sitting in the car and watching them feed in
and along the road leading into the parking lot. In the wooded area east of
the lake, I saw my second Yellow-bellied Sapsucker of the year.
Nick Osness
Ames
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Date: 4/13/24 11:12 am
From: 'Tucker Lutter' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Say's Phoebe update |
Hello birders, As far as I can tell the last sighting of the Say's Phoebe at Broken Kettle Grasslands in Plymouth County was April 11 at around 4:45 pm and it was absent on April 12. I hope it is around next week and I will send an update on Monday. There were likely two birds at the preserve as I had a second individual in the bison pasture toward the north end of the preserve on the 10th. I had a visual sighting of the Pileated Woodpecker at Joy Hollow on April 12. It was at the far south end of the camp on the west side of Joy Creek. This area of the camp has no trails but it flew north along the creek toward an area with trails. There should be trail maps at the main entrance to the camp. TNC purchased this property last year so the public are free to explore the property. The spring ephemeral flowers are starting to grow at Joy Hollow (some are blooming) including bloodroot, Dutchman's breeches, and white trout lily. Should be some beautiful blooms in the next week or so. If you are interested in plants I highly recommend the Iowa Wildflowers app - it is a great resource that has taught me a lot. Last sighting of note - there was a report of Northern Bobwhites on the preserve yesterday morning. Good to see they are still hanging on in the northern hills.
Good birding,
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Date: 4/12/24 6:43 am
From: John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 4-12-24 |
Iowa RBA birds reported from Saturday, April 6, to Friday, April 12, 2024:
RARE Species Mentioned (documentation required)
CASUAL
*SAY’S PHOEBE*
Additional Species Mentioned:
Cinnamon Teal
Long-tailed Duck
Red-necked Grebe
Plegadis Ibis
Neotropic Cormorant
Black-necked Stilt
Caspian Tern (2nd earliest)
Broad-winged Hawk (3rd earliest tie)
Golden Eagle
***NEW!****************
We For more up to date information on rarities in the state of Iowa, visit
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Iowa Birds and Birding website at www.Iowa birds.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.
*NORTH CENTRAL *
CERRO GORDO COUNTY
A LONG-TAILED DUCK was seen at Clear Lake on the 6th.
WINNEBAGO COUNTY
A RED-NECKED GREBE was seen at Rice Lake on the 7th.
*EAST*
SCOTT COUNTY
3 early CASPIAN TERNS were seen on the 10th.
*NORTHEAST*
BREMER COUNTY
A GOLDEN EAGLE was seen at Sweet Marsh on the 8th.
2 PLEGADIS IBIS were seen along Highway 218 1.5 miles south of Plainfield
on the 11th.
BLACK HAWK COUNTY
A RED-NECKED GREBE was seen at Martin Lake on the 11th.
*CENTRAL*
STORY COUNTY
An early BROAD-WINGED HAWK was seen at Hendrickson Marsh on the 6th.
POLK COUNTY
A NEOTROPIC CORMORANT was seen at Purple Martin Lake on the 7th.
*SOUTH CENTRAL*
CLARKE COUNTY
A GOLDEN EAGLE was seen near Osceola on the 7th.
DECATUR COUNTY
A GOLDEN EAGLE was seen at the Paul Vaughn Boat Ramp on the 7th.
*NORTHWEST *
WOODBURY COUNTY
A BLACK-NECKED STILT was seen at Snyder Bend on the 9th.
PLYMOUTH COUNTY
2 SAYS PHOEBES were seen at Broken Kettle Grassland on the 10th. One was
still around on the 11th.
CALHOUN COUNTY
A CINNAMON TEAL was seen on the 11th at Treman Park at the NE corner of
North Twin Lake, Calhoun Co.. There's a freshwater tile under the road
between the park and first house to the South the birds are liking.
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The next scheduled report of the Iowa Rare Bird Alert will be for Friday,
April 19, 2024 for the weekly report. Should any UNRECORDED or ACCIDENTAL
species be reported, an update will be posted.
John Bissell
Grimes, Iowa
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Date: 4/11/24 9:57 am
From: Randall Scheiner <randall.scheiner...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Plegadis sp, Bremer Co |
Spotted 2 ibis along Hwy 218, about 1.5 mile south of Plainfield. They were
0.5 mi north of 160th St. in a wide ditch between the Hwy 218 ROW and the
railroad tracks. Emergent veg and a USDA sign were visible at the location.
I circled back and saw them leaving, fly over a quarry, and descend near
the Cedar River Green Belt CCB park.
Good birding,
Randall Scheiner
Vinton, IA
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Date: 4/11/24 7:08 am
From: Wendy VanDeWalle <wtvandewalle...>
Subject: [ia-bird] American Golden-Plovers Galore! Muscatine Co. |
Hello all!
I checked out reports of American Golden-Plovers at Cone Marsh after a work
trip yesterday. I found the group on T Ave that had been reported by Diana
Pesek. I then went up to another spot where she had reported Dowitchers.
I found those and several other shorebirds that were gathered around some
sheet water. I viewed everything from the car, but at the end, I made
myself get out to listen for other birds I might have missed. That’s when
I saw a group of Golden-Plovers in the field next to the water. I counted
and recounted and there were 50 birds! I would have totally missed them if
I hadn’t gotten out!
They are on 200th st west of Hwy 70 and a couple miles SE of Lone Tree.
Muscatine County.
Wendy VanDeWalle
Buchanan Co
PS: There was a Red-necked Grebe at Martin Lake in Waterloo yesterday.
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Date: 4/10/24 3:57 pm
From: William Huser <billfhuser...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Fwd: Say's Phoebe at Broken Kettle Grasslands |
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: William Huser <billfhuser...>
Date: Wed, Apr 10, 2024, 3:33 PM
Subject: Say's Phoebe at Broken Kettle Grasslands
To: William Huser <billfhuser...>
Cc: Tucker Lutter <tuckerlutter...>, <IA-Bird...>
*Wednesday, April 10, 2024*
*Broken Kettle Grassland Preserve, Plymouth County, IA*
*Say's Phoebe*, 1 RARE!
Found early this morning by Preserve staffer, Tucker Lutter
Re-found on entrance road at 9:40 and photographed.
Also, in area:
Eastern Phoebe pair
Franklin Gull, 16 low altitude flyover
Barn Swallow, 3
Tucker Lutter,
Jerry Probst, South Sioux City, NE
Bill Huser, South Sioux City, NE
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Date: 4/10/24 3:02 pm
From: William Huser <billfhuser...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Fwd: Say's Phoebe at Broken Kettle Grasslands |
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: William Huser <billfhuser...>
Date: Wed, Apr 10, 2024, 3:33 PM
Subject: Say's Phoebe at Broken Kettle Grasslands
To: William Huser <billfhuser...>
Cc: Tucker Lutter <tuckerlutter...>, <IA-Bird...>
*Wednesday, April 10, 2024*
*Broken Kettle Grassland Preserve, Plymouth County, IA*
*Say's Phoebe*, 1 RARE!
Found early this morning by Preserve staffer, Tucker Lutter
Re-found on entrance road at 9:40 and photographed.
Also, in area:
Eastern Phoebe pair
Franklin Gull, 16 low altitude flyover
Barn Swallow, 3
Tucker Lutter,
Jerry Probst, South Sioux City, NE
Bill Huser, South Sioux City, NE
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Date: 4/9/24 2:50 pm
From: Doug & Nina Harr <dnharr...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Great birding in Greene, Guthrie & Dallas counties |
Running my once or twice monthly route through 3 counties, I had an
excellent day finding 55 species, my 2nd largest variety on one day so far
this year. Fun to see was a *Merlin* harassing the heck out of a mixed
flock of about 800 blackbirds, 3 mi. west of Snake Creek WMA (just into
Greene County). Around Dunbar Slough WMA I found 3 *Vesper Sparrows*
(FOY). Then, in Guthrie County at Whiterock Conservancy's main entrance by
the Raccoon River, I saw at least 4 *Bank Swallows* (FOY) starting to use
their famous nesting holes in the cliff there. Next, heading east towards
Bayard, a *Barn Swallow* (FOY) crossed Hwy. 141. After viewing countless
waterfowl & coots at Bays Branch, I found a pair of *Osprey* (FOY) on a
nest at the communications tower 1/2 mi. east of Hwy. 4, on 190th Street.
Finally, while driving past Voas Wildlife Area in Dallas Co., there were at
least 5 *Swainson's Hawks* (FOY) circling over a large potion of prairie
just finishing with a controlled burn. Springtime birding is on the rise!
Doug Harr
Ogden
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Date: 4/9/24 2:09 pm
From: Osness <ravenbuddhanow...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Shovelers galore at Hendrickson's Marsh |
This morning at Hendrickson's Marsh (Story & Marshall counties) there were
at least 350 Shovelers. There were also around 100 each of White Pelicans
and Double-crested cormorants. FOY birds for me included a Brown Thrasher,
Ruby-crowned Kinglet and three Great Egrets. Also got a very nice look at a
Hooded Merganser.
Nick Osness
Ames
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Date: 4/9/24 8:05 am
From: <emailmat......> <emailmattbaumann...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Kellerton Prairie Chickens |
My son and I made the trip down to the Kellerton Bird Conservation Area on
April 6th for the "Prairie Chicken Festival". It was an enjoyable
experience for us because we have never seen prairie chickens before.
Around 9 birds were observed from the DNR viewing stand.
It was bittersweet because it seems the population is on the way to
extirpation and there is no plan to recover the population.
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Date: 4/6/24 1:16 pm
From: Ron Stakland <rons...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Lacy/Keo - Van Buren Co. |
Noteworthy species seen and/or heard this morning:
Ely Ford area:
Golden Crowned Kinglet
Yellow Throated Warbler
Louisiana Waterthrush
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Phoebes
Brown Headed Cowbird
Lake Sugema
Red Breasted Mergansers (scores)
Bonaparte Gulls (numerous)
Ruddy Ducks
Buffleheads
Ring Necked Ducks
DC Cormorants (numerous)
Am. White Pelicans
The woods are waking up.
Ron and Maricela Stakland
Fairfield
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Date: 4/5/24 4:00 pm
From: Osness <ravenbuddhanow...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Big Creek and Saylorville Lakes, Polk County |
Between Big Creek & Saylorville Lakes I saw 11 Common Loons, but did not
see the Red-throated Loon. A first for me in Iowa was one of the Common
Loons did a short version of its call; put me in mind of Minnesota. The
loons I see in Iowa are usually silent. There was a Common Goldeneye just
above the Big Creek dam. Between the two lakes I saw 86 Red-throated
Mergansers. FOYs included a Brown Creeper.and a Rough-winged Swallow.
Nick Osness
Ames
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Date: 4/5/24 7:40 am
From: John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 4-5-24 |
Iowa RBA birds reported from Saturday, March 30, to Friday, April 5, 2024:
RARE Species Mentioned (documentation required)
ACCIDENTAL
Additional Species Mentioned:
Red-throated Loon
Pine Warbler
Dickcissel (Record early)
***NEW!****************
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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.
*SOUTHEAST *
LEE COUNTY
A PINE WARBLER was seen at the Farmington Unit of Shimek SF on the 30th.
*CENTRAL*
POLK COUNTY
A RED-THROATED LOON was seen at Saylorville on the 4th. It was last seen on
the 5th.
*SOUTH CENTRAL*
DECATUR COUNTY
An early DICKCISSEL was seen on the 30th.
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The next scheduled report of the Iowa Rare Bird Alert will be for Friday,
April 12, 2024 for the weekly report. Should any UNRECORDED or ACCIDENTAL
species be reported, an update will be posted.
John Bissell
Grimes, Iowa
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Date: 4/2/24 1:23 pm
From: Wendy VanDeWalle <wtvandewalle...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Observational study of Peregrine chicks |
I was fortunate last summer to be able to document the growth of 2
Peregrine Falcon chicks at a bluff along the Mississippi River. Check out
the photo below. These chicks were probably born around July 10-14th. Down
is replaced with feathers at about 3 weeks of age, as you can see on the
8-5 picture. They are roughly 35 days old on 8-12 and would probably have
fledged in a few more days. This was likely a second nesting attempt, since
it was fairly late in the season. These photos were taken some distance
away with my cellphone through the scope. I think you can click on it to
enlarge it. Peregrines are special to me, as I helped release them in
Washington State in 1989 and in Cedar Rapids in 1990. I’m happy to see that
they have made a comeback.
Wendy VanDeWalle
Buchanan Co.
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Date: 4/1/24 8:19 pm
From: Roy Adolphson <roydjoy47...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Merlins at Glendale |
As of yesterday I am still seeing 2 Merlins at Glendale Cemetery in DSM.
Saturday (3/30) there were two that were stationary between 7:10 and 7:40,
one in Block 20 and one in Block 33D. The next day (3/31) there was one in
the NE corner of Block 21 and one in Block 33D between about 7:15 and
7:35. The one in the big oak tree in 33D was feeding on a kill high in the
tree.
Roy Adolphson
Polk County (DSM)
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Date: 3/29/24 5:38 pm
From: Kevin Murphy <kevin.murphy39...>
Subject: [ia-bird] 2024 IOU spring meeting registration is open! |
Hello all!
Registration for the 2024 IOU Spring Meeting is open! The meeting will be
May 3-5 in Clinton, IA at the lovely and scenic Eagle Point Park.
Our keynote speaker is a recent addition to the Iowa population of
ornithologists, Dr. Gunnar Kramer from Iowa State University. Dr. Kramer's
keynote will be about tracking migratory songbirds, and how doing so can
help inform conservation decisions in new ways. It should be an excellent
talk that you won't want to miss.
The field trip lineup highlights different habitats around the Mississippi
River, arguably one of the richest and most diverse natural resources
present in our state. The Friday night social will have a new activity
(stay tuned for more details!) and will be a great chance to catch up with
friends old and new.
A block of rooms is being held at the Clinton Quality Inn & Suites until
April 15th for members who wish to reserve there. All registration info can
be found at https://iowabirds.org/IOU/Meetings/NextMeeting.aspx on the IOU
website. Deadline for meal registration is *8PM on THURSDAY APRIL 25th*,
register soon so you don’t miss out on this weekend of birding and
fellowship. I look forward to seeing you there!
Kevin Murphy,
Vice President, Iowa Ornithologists' Union
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Date: 3/29/24 10:56 am
From: 'Reid & Pam Allen' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Black-legged Kittiwake |
Today at Saylorville Lake, there was a first-winter kittiwake first found by Aaron Brees and seen from the top of the Big Creek spillway. The bird put on quite a show as it flew around and up to the top of the spillway. Why did I leave my camera at home?
Reid and Pam Allen
West Des Moines, Iowa
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Date: 3/29/24 10:11 am
From: John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 3-29-24 |
Iowa RBA birds reported from Saturday, March 23, to Friday, March 29, 2024:
RARE Species Mentioned (documentation required)
ACCIDENTAL
**EURASIAN WIGEON**
Additional Species Mentioned:
Long-tailed Duck
Black-legged Kittiwake
American Goshawk
Barn Owl
Golden Eagle
Fish Crow
Spotted Towhee
***NEW!****************
We For more up to date information on rarities in the state of Iowa, visit
the
Iowa Birds and Birding website at www.Iowa birds.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.
*NORTH CENTRAL*
WRIGHT COUNTY
A SPOTTED TOWHEE was seen at Big Wall Lake on the 24th.
*NORTHEAST*
HOWARD COUNTY
An AMERICAN GOSHAWK was seen at Lylahs Marsh on the 23rd.
FAYETTE COUNTY
A GOLDEN EAGLE was seen along Hancock Road on the 23rd.
*EAST*
MUSCATINE COUNTY
A FISH CROW was seen at Lock and Dam 16 on the 24th.
JACKSON COUNTY
A EURASIAN WIGEON was seen at Green Island WMA on the 26th. There has been
some discussion as to whether this bird may be a hybrid.
*CENTRAL*
HAMILTON COUNTY
A LONG-TAILED DUCK was seen at Little Wall Lake on the 22nd.
POLK COUNTY
A BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE was seen at the Big Creek Spillway on the 29th.
*SOUTH CENTRAL*
DECATUR COUNTY
A GOLDEN EAGLE was seen at the north end of Little River Lake on the 27th.
RINGGOLD COUNTY
A BARN OWL was seen at Kellerton WA on the 28th.
*WEST *
POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY
A LONG-TAILED DUCK was seen at Lake Manawa on the 26th.
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The next scheduled report of the Iowa Rare Bird Alert will be for Friday,
April 5, 2024 for the weekly report. Should any UNRECORDED or ACCIDENTAL
species be reported, an update will be posted.
John Bissell
Grimes, Iowa
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515-423-6108
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Date: 3/28/24 9:21 pm
From: Roy Adolphson <roydjoy47...>
Subject: [ia-bird] Breeding falcons at the capitol |
Today (3/28) around noon I stopped by the east facade of the State Capitol
to see the Peregrine Falcons. One was sitting in the nesting box on the
portico. It took flight to the east at about 12:10 p.m., and I couldn't
follow where it went (I was sitting in the car). Then I saw one on a
cornice of the northeast dome. When I put glass on it, there were two!
One had mounted the other, then flew back to the nesting box after a brief
encounter.
Roy Adolphson
Polk County (DSM)
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Date: 3/28/24 7:40 am
From: <photobird...>
Subject: [ia-bird] NOT - Orange-Crowned Warbler - Des Moine county |
Good morning Birders,
I saw the bird quickly in poor light. And felt it was warbler like, in how it moved and the view. But in hindsight, I agree, I think it was a Dark eyed junco.
Even though, I thought it sounded like an Orange Crowned Warbler, and the Merlin app also.
I thank all of you that keep me on track...Some springs, I think I have forgotten everything I knew lol
Sarah Bissell
W Burlington IA
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Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 9:15:25 AM
Subject: [ia-bird] Orange-Crowned Warbler - Des Moine county
Good Morning Birders,
I had a singing Orange-Crowned Warbler this morning, in my yard.
I am attaching the audio files. I think you can hear it in the background of the birds.
Off Beaverdale Road, West Burlington, Des Moines County
The excitement is building for the next few weeks.
Have a blessed day!!
Sarah Bissell
W Burlington, IA
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Date: 3/27/24 7:01 am
From: Russell Benedict <BenedictR...>
Subject: [ia-bird] March 25 signs of spring |
Good morning all,
Had my first of the season field sparrow yesterday at the feeders. They nest in the planted prairies right next to my house, so I wonder if this is one of the summer locals. I often have my first-of-the-season sightings of some birds at my feeders including red-winged blackbirds, field sparrows, chipping sparrows, Baltimore orioles, etc. I wonder if these individuals nested or were born near my house last year and they remember the feeders. I wish I knew that for certain. I also have a couple of purple finches at the feeders. I seem to get those for just a few days in fall and a few days in spring. I love hearing their songs from the surrounding tree tops in spring. Russ B., between Pella and Knoxville, Marion County.
Russ Benedict
Professor of Biology
Director of Prairies For Agriculture Project
Department of Biology, Central College
812 University Street | Campus Box 09 | Pella, Iowa 50219
Office: 641-628-5173
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Subject: [ia-bird] March 23 Sightings
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On March 23, visited Cedar Hills Sand Prairie and Big Marsh in Butler County.
Cedar Hills Sand Prairie: Saw a pair of Sandhill Cranes in the south end of the prairie. No meadowlarks yet. A few American Tree Sparrows.
Big Marsh: Seven Sandhill Cranes feeding on the berm near the south entrance. American Tree Sparrows, Song Sparrows, White-Breasted Nuthatches, and a couple of Red-Belied Woodpeckers. Marsh was very dry- no standing water except for the stream.
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Date: 3/27/24 6:51 am
From: <emailmat......> <emailmattbaumann...>
Subject: [ia-bird] March 23 Sightings |
On March 23, visited Cedar Hills Sand Prairie and Big Marsh in Butler
County.
*Cedar Hills Sand Prairie*: Saw a pair of Sandhill Cranes in the south end
of the prairie. No meadowlarks yet. A few American Tree Sparrows.
*Big Marsh: *Seven Sandhill Cranes feeding on the berm near the south
entrance. American Tree Sparrows, Song Sparrows, White-Breasted Nuthatches,
and a couple of Red-Belied Woodpeckers. Marsh was very dry- no standing
water except for the stream.
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