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12/5/19 11:59 am

[ia-bird] Harleguin

12/5/19 9:55 am

Carolyn Fischer <cjfischer11...>

Re: [ia-bird] Harleguin

12/5/19 9:19 am

Carolyn Fischer <cjfischer11...>

Re: [ia-bird] Harleguin

12/5/19 8:49 am

wtvandewalle <wtvandewalle...>

[ia-bird] Harlequin still present

12/5/19 7:00 am

David Conrads <dave.conrads...>

Re: [ia-bird] NOT A SIGHTING: Birds are shrinking report.

12/5/19 6:21 am

englander.julie <englander.julie...>

[ia-bird] NOT A SIGHTING: Birds are shrinking report.

12/5/19 5:55 am

Wendy VanDeWalle <wtvandewalle...>

Re: [ia-bird] Harleguin

12/5/19 5:30 am

[ia-bird] Harleguin

12/4/19 5:29 pm

wtvandewalle <wtvandewalle...>

[ia-bird] Carpool: Harlequin Duck

12/4/19 1:44 pm

Stuart Sparkman <jacamar29...>

[ia-bird] Glaucous Gull continues at Saylorville

12/4/19 1:32 pm

Ryan Shackleton <shack357...>

[ia-bird] M.C harlequin- yes

12/4/19 12:43 pm

Paul Roisen <roisenp1950...>

Re: [ia-bird] Harlequin Duck

12/4/19 12:24 pm

Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...>

Re: [ia-bird] Harlequin Duck

12/4/19 10:12 am

Clayton Will <willcfish...>

Re: [ia-bird] Harlequin Duck

12/4/19 9:07 am

Paul Roisen <roisenp1950...>

[ia-bird] eBird list that was seen on Missouri listserve

12/4/19 6:47 am

Lisa Ralls, Winnebago County Naturalist <skybluewaters63...>

[ia-bird] Re: Late (well...used to be) season Brown Thrasher

12/4/19 5:58 am

Rita Goranson <ritag...>

[ia-bird] Harlequin Duck

12/4/19 5:18 am

Fwd: [ia-bird] Harlequin Duck

12/3/19 6:59 pm

Ulrike G <ulrikedg...>

[ia-bird] Dark Morph Harlan's RTHA - Altoona

12/3/19 4:58 pm

Stuart Sparkman <jacamar29...>

[ia-bird] Possibly Snowy Owl Recon- NO

12/3/19 4:18 pm

'Art Check' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...>

Re: [ia-bird] Late (well...used to be) season Brown Thrasher

12/3/19 4:17 pm

Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...>

[ia-bird] Harlequin Duck

12/3/19 1:54 pm

Dennis Thompson <cndthomps...>

[ia-bird] Iceland and Glaucous Gulls continue at Saylorville

12/3/19 1:39 pm

'Betty' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...>

[ia-bird] Harlequin Duck

12/3/19 1:33 pm

Wendy VanDeWalle <wtvandewalle...>

Re: [ia-bird] Lily Pond Amana, IA

12/3/19 11:46 am

newtja84 <newtja84...>

[ia-bird] Late (well...used to be) season Brown Thrasher

12/3/19 8:37 am

Dean Hester <dhester1994...>

Re: [ia-bird] Mar Lee ponds waterfowl

12/3/19 8:09 am

Paul Roisen <roisenp1950...>

[ia-bird] Lily Pond Amana, IA

12/3/19 7:54 am

Paul Roisen <roisenp1950...>

Re: [ia-bird] Mar Lee ponds waterfowl

12/3/19 7:12 am

[ia-bird] Possible Snowy Owl in Des Moines

12/3/19 6:52 am

Dean Hester <dhester1994...>

[ia-bird] Mar Lee ponds waterfowl

12/3/19 6:46 am

Eric Ollie <uphawkeye...>

[ia-bird] Story County - Ada Hayden Swans

12/2/19 9:57 am

Matt Wetrich <go_tWeeting...>

[ia-bird] Carroll County CBC

12/2/19 9:36 am

'Steve Pearson' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...>

[ia-bird] Northeast Madison County CBC

12/2/19 6:13 am

timothy.barksdale <timothy.barksdale...>

[ia-bird] Re: (not a sighting) Nothern Saw-whet Owl habitat

12/2/19 5:55 am

Rita Goranson <ritag...>

RE: [ia-bird] Re: (not a sighting) Nothern Saw-whet Owl habitat

12/1/19 8:47 pm

Fawn Bowden <fawnda10...>

[ia-bird] Cone Marsh- Louisa County

12/1/19 8:39 pm

Fawn Bowden <fawnda10...>

[ia-bird] Re: (not a sighting) Nothern Saw-whet Owl habitat

12/1/19 6:33 pm

Don Poggensee <donpoggensee...>

[ia-bird] Saw-whet Update

12/1/19 4:45 pm

Rodger Miller <rmiller...>

[ia-bird] Cedar Waxwings

12/1/19 2:42 pm

James McCoy <jgmccoy350...>

[ia-bird] (not a sighting) Nothern Saw-whet Owl habitat

12/1/19 7:11 am

Dennis Thompson <cndthomps...>

[ia-bird] Spotted Towhee in Johnston

11/29/19 7:53 pm

Jesse Ellis <calocitta8...>

[ia-bird] Glaucous Gull and Long-tailed Duck persist Cedar Lake Linn

11/29/19 3:36 pm

Paul Roisen <roisenp1950...>

[ia-bird] Summer Tanager

11/29/19 3:09 pm

Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...>

[ia-bird] odd duck not so odd

11/29/19 2:40 pm

Steve Harvey <saharv23...>

[ia-bird] purple finches - Clarke Co.

11/29/19 12:51 pm

Jeanne Hedges <onespayiowa...>

[ia-bird] Horned grebe right now Davenport

11/29/19 12:39 pm

'Art Check' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...>

[ia-bird] Pileated

11/29/19 7:46 am

James McCoy <jgmccoy350...>

[ia-bird] American Black Ducks in North Liberty

11/29/19 4:56 am

Bob & Connie <crvanersvelde...>

[ia-bird] poweshiek co birds

11/29/19 4:18 am

Robert Thorbrogger <rthorbrogger...>

[ia-bird] Hungarian partiridge

11/28/19 10:03 am

Larry Reis <lreis...>

[ia-bird] Eurasian tree sparrow

11/28/19 9:33 am

Jeffrey Livingston <jeffandjenia...>

[ia-bird] Lamoni CBC

11/26/19 10:25 pm

Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...>

[ia-bird] follow up on suspected hybrid duck

11/26/19 3:01 pm

John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...>

[ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 11-26-19

11/25/19 8:48 pm

Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...>

[ia-bird] suggestive MALL x BWTE at Lewis Bottoms (Linn Co.)

11/25/19 7:21 pm

Clayton Will <willcfish...>

[ia-bird] DMACC Ankeny - Greater Scaup has moved on!

11/25/19 6:08 am

Lisa Ralls, Winnebago County Naturalist <skybluewaters63...>

[ia-bird] Re: Saw-Whet Owls Moorehead Park Ida County

11/24/19 3:55 pm

Jim Forde <jimforde...>

[ia-bird] Glaucous Gull, LT Duck Continue at Cedar Lake

11/24/19 12:32 pm

Don Poggensee <donpoggensee...>

[ia-bird] Saw-Whet Owls Moorehead Park Ida County

11/24/19 10:45 am

alan.orr <alan.orr...>

[ia-bird] Re: Updated Christmas Count Forms

11/24/19 8:39 am

Chris Caster <cjcaster...>

[ia-bird] Updated Christmas Count Forms

11/24/19 7:54 am

Chris Caster <cjcaster...>

[ia-bird] Post Your Local Christmas Counts

11/24/19 6:32 am

Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...>

Re: [ia-bird] Long-tailed Duck, Cedar Lake, Linn

11/23/19 7:22 pm

Ellen Fuller <cfuller989...>

[ia-bird] Surf Scoter

11/23/19 5:49 pm

Jim Forde <jimforde...>

[ia-bird] Long-tailed Duck at Cedar Rapids

11/23/19 4:25 pm

Jesse Ellis <calocitta8...>

[ia-bird] Long-tailed Duck, Cedar Lake, Linn

11/23/19 11:11 am

Dean Hester <dhester1994...>

[ia-bird] Tundra Swans in Amana

11/22/19 9:15 pm

Clayton Will <willcfish...>

[ia-bird] Continuing: Greater Scaup at DMACC Campus pond

11/22/19 9:13 pm

Clayton Will <willcfish...>

[ia-bird] Western/Northern calarus/abieticola/jamaicicensis RTHA at Big Creek Lake

11/22/19 9:07 pm

Clayton Will <willcfish...>

[ia-bird] Continuing Greater Scaup at DMACC Campus pond

11/22/19 2:51 pm

Wolfgang Oesterreich <wolfoest...>

[ia-bird] ETSP - Ames

11/22/19 2:35 pm

John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...>

[ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 11-22-19

11/22/19 1:59 pm

Larry Reis <lreis...>

[ia-bird] Eurasian tree sparrow

11/22/19 1:33 pm

Don Poggensee <donpoggensee...>

[ia-bird] OWLS IN MOOREHEAD PARK-Ida County

11/22/19 12:52 pm

Matt Wetrich <go_tWeeting...>

[ia-bird] Announcing: 2020 Minnesota Avian Adventure!

11/22/19 10:53 am

Floramay & Steve <flstmiller...>

[ia-bird] Birdability

11/22/19 12:29 am

Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...>

[ia-bird] 2019 fall field season wrapping up soon [not a sighting]

11/21/19 4:59 pm

billohde <billohde...>

[ia-bird] Rough-legged hawk

11/20/19 7:09 pm

Doug & Nina Harr <dnharr...>

[ia-bird] Birds flycatching at Ledges State Park

11/20/19 3:10 pm

Ty Smedes <ty.smedes...>

[ia-bird] Brown Creeper In Dallas County

11/20/19 8:08 am

Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...>

Re: [ia-bird] Re: Nashville Warbler in Cedar Rapids

11/20/19 6:37 am

Neil Bernstein <tornataornata...>

[ia-bird] Re: Nashville Warbler in Cedar Rapids

11/19/19 8:35 pm

Eliza Willis <trueiowanative...>

[ia-bird] Gray Catbird in Iowa City, Johnson County

11/19/19 6:20 pm

Jim Forde <jimforde...>

[ia-bird] Lake Red Rock RT Loon, Amana Swans

11/19/19 3:28 pm

Jane Clark <jrclark...>

RE: [ia-bird] Nashville Warbler in Cedar Rapids

11/19/19 3:22 pm

Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...>

Re: [ia-bird] Nashville Warbler in Cedar Rapids

11/19/19 3:10 pm

Neil Bernstein <tornataornata...>

[ia-bird] Nashville Warbler in Cedar Rapids

11/19/19 12:34 pm

Diane Dentlinger <dianedentlinger...>

[ia-bird] Monona County

11/19/19 11:16 am

Rob Towler <rjtowler3369...>

[ia-bird] Red Crossbills - Woodbury County

11/19/19 9:29 am

david.shealer <david.shealer...>

[ia-bird] Long-tailed Duck, Dubuque

11/18/19 5:16 pm

John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...>

[ia-bird] Early/Late Date Spreadsheet Updated - No Sighting

11/17/19 7:27 pm

Jane Clark <jrclark...>

[ia-bird] Des Moines Audubon Tuesday

11/17/19 3:46 pm

Jim Forde <jimforde...>

[ia-bird] Glaucous Gull at Cedar Rapids

11/17/19 12:40 pm

'Betty Lucas' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...>

[ia-bird] Townsend's Solitaire, Cerro Gordo County

11/17/19 10:01 am

Paul D. B. Skrade <skradepa...>

[ia-bird] Eurasian Tree Sparrow

11/17/19 3:10 am

Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...>

[ia-bird] ICBC trip to Quad Cities canceled today (not a sighting)

11/16/19 9:30 am

Linda Rudolph <lgrudolph...>

[ia-bird] Turkey Vulture and Hermit Thrush - Oakdale Research Campus- Johnson County

11/15/19 2:49 pm

Gerald White <apuffin...>

[ia-bird] Not a sighting House X EUTS

11/15/19 2:11 pm

John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...>

[ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 11-15-19

11/14/19 9:03 am

Clayton Will <willcfish...>

[ia-bird] FOY - Pine Siskin's in Madrid

11/13/19 4:25 pm

'Michael Johnston' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...>

[ia-bird] Eurasian Tree Sparrows

11/13/19 1:58 pm

Doug & Nina Harr <dnharr...>

[ia-bird] Unusual Fox Sparrow

11/13/19 12:13 pm

Larry Dau <lgdau9...>

[ia-bird] Boone County sightings

11/12/19 4:14 pm

Jim Forde <jimforde...>

[ia-bird] Glaucous Gull at Coralville Lake

11/12/19 11:50 am

Dennis Thompson <cndthomps...>

[ia-bird] Western Grebes and Snow Buntings at Saylorville

11/11/19 2:04 pm

newtja84 <newtja84...>

[ia-bird] Humboldt County

11/11/19 10:15 am

Alan Orr <akorr...>

[ia-bird] Saw-whet Owl

11/11/19 9:58 am

Alan Orr <akorr...>

[ia-bird] bird post

11/10/19 6:21 pm

Don Poggensee <donpoggensee...>

[ia-bird] Saw-whet Owl in Moorhead Park-Ida County

11/10/19 2:18 pm

Dennis Thompson <cndthomps...>

[ia-bird] Spotted Towhee in Johnston

11/10/19 8:13 am

'RICHARD SAYLES' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...>

[ia-bird] Orange crowned Warblers

11/9/19 5:26 pm

Maria Story <mmangano13...>

[ia-bird] Re: Iowa Co: Tundra Swans at Amana Lily Lake

11/9/19 4:32 pm

Don Poggensee <donpoggensee...>

[ia-bird] Saw-whet Owls in Moorhead Park-Ida County

11/9/19 2:26 pm

Doug & Nina Harr <dnharr...>

[ia-bird] N. Shrike in Polk Co.

11/9/19 12:10 pm

John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...>

[ia-bird] Snow Bunting at Saylorville

11/8/19 9:00 pm

William Huser <billfhuser...>

[ia-bird] Woodbury County Birds

11/8/19 4:58 pm

Dean Hester <dhester1994...>

[ia-bird] Re: Gray's Lake Western Grebe - YES, Red-necked Grebe - NO

11/8/19 2:19 pm

John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...>

[ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 11-8-19

11/8/19 12:19 pm

Ellen Fuller <cfuller989...>

[ia-bird] Glaucous Gull

11/8/19 11:03 am

John Bissell <John.N.Bissell...>

[ia-bird] Gray's Lake Western Grebe - YES, Red-necked Grebe - NO

11/8/19 7:21 am

Robert Thorbrogger <rthorbrogger...>

[ia-bird] lake ducks ...Big Spirit Lake

11/7/19 9:02 pm

Clayton Will <willcfish...>

[ia-bird] Not a sighting- REAP Regional Assemblies

11/7/19 7:24 pm

Dean Hester <dhester1994...>

[ia-bird] Re: Des Moines area birds this morning

11/7/19 1:31 pm

Don Poggensee <donpoggensee...>

[ia-bird] Saw-whet Owl-Moorehead Park Ida County.

11/7/19 11:55 am

Ellen Fuller <cfuller989...>

[ia-bird] Both Shrikes

11/7/19 10:44 am

John Bissell <John.N.Bissell...>

[ia-bird] Des Moines area birds this morning

11/7/19 8:13 am

Wendy VanDeWalle <wtvandewalle...>

[ia-bird] Not a sighting: Need a scope to make a sighting.

11/7/19 4:29 am

Tom Schilke <tom.schilke...>

[ia-bird] Late Nashville warbler repeat

11/7/19 12:45 am

Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...>

[ia-bird] 2019 LRGV and Iowa warbler slam albums (past sightings)

11/6/19 2:27 pm

Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...>

[ia-bird] Re: Surf Scoter

11/6/19 11:39 am

'Reid Allen' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...>

[ia-bird] Red-necked Grebe

11/6/19 11:28 am

Jesse Ellis <calocitta8...>

[ia-bird] Forster’s Tern, Cedar Lake, Linn Co

11/6/19 8:31 am

Dennis Thompson <cndthomps...>

[ia-bird] Red-necked Grebe at Saylorville

11/6/19 6:20 am

dave eastman <daveeastman929...>

[ia-bird] Re: Surf Scoter

11/6/19 6:15 am

Loren Padelford <lpdlfrd...>

[ia-bird] Lake Manawa, Pottawattamie County

11/6/19 5:54 am

Robert Thorbrogger <rthorbrogger...>

[ia-bird] cornfield mallards

11/5/19 3:49 pm

Alan Orr <alan.orr...>

[ia-bird] Re: Surf Scoter

11/5/19 3:37 pm

englander.julie <englander.julie...>

[ia-bird] Not a sighting: Birding area possibility

11/5/19 3:26 pm

Alan Orr <alan.orr...>

[ia-bird] Surf Scoter in Black Hawk

11/5/19 3:26 pm

Alan Orr <alan.orr...>

[ia-bird] Surf Scoter

11/5/19 1:19 pm

Tom Dougherty <tom.dougherty.sr...>

[ia-bird] Merlin - Red Feather Prairie - Saylorville Lake, Polk Co.

11/5/19 12:55 pm

Jim Forde <jimforde...>

[ia-bird] Tundra Swans at Amana Lily Lake

11/5/19 12:36 pm

Rita Goranson <ritag...>

[ia-bird] Western Grebes

11/5/19 11:44 am

Clayton Will <willcfish...>

[ia-bird] Marsh Farm Wetlands - Hutchinson's Goose, possible Black Duck, the Tundra Swan remains and 2 Trumpeter Swans

11/5/19 11:31 am

John Bissell <John.N.Bissell...>

[ia-bird] Gray's Lake Eared Grebe is actually a Red-necked Grebe

11/5/19 10:19 am

John Bissell <John.N.Bissell...>

[ia-bird] Gray's Lake Grebes

11/5/19 6:40 am

Dean Hester <dhester1994...>

[ia-bird] Harris's sparrows at Hawkeye

Date: 12/5/19 11:59 am From: <ritag...> Subject: [ia-bird] Harleguin
At 158 pm the duck was in a little bit of water by a dock with fake owls on the south side. Can scope from Arby's lot but tough to see. Rita g. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<1021115903.25569118.1575575978696.JavaMail.zimbra...>

Date: 12/5/19 9:55 am From: Carolyn Fischer <cjfischer11...> Subject: Re: [ia-bird] Harleguin
Still present at 11:55, southwest corner open water along with the geese. Carolyn Fischer Mason City Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 5, 2019, at 11:19 AM, Carolyn Fischer <cjfischer11...> wrote: > > Still here at 11:10, although, I thought it was leaving flew across the lake, returned to the same area of open water while calling. > It’s the lone bird on the lake. > Carolyn Fischer > Mason City > 641-420-4963 > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 5, 2019, at 7:55 AM, Wendy VanDeWalle <wtvandewalle...> wrote: >> >> Thank you for the update. I’m going to try for it. If anyone can continue to update, I would appreciate it as it is a two hour drive for me. Leaving at 8am. >> Wendy VanDeWalle >> Brandon. >> 319-310-0739 >> >>>> On Dec 5, 2019, at 7:30 AM, <ritag...> wrote: >>> >>> Lake almost iced in, the duck is sitting on ice with the geese. Only very small little area open with a few geese. Don't know if bird will stay put. Rita g. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> >>> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<1478897559.24701928.1575552624570.JavaMail.zimbra...> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> >> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<753DD822-C400-4411-9C14-F26D4253B5CC...> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<1F6AC684-0B98-42B8-96D3-9C49818DF3A6...>

Date: 12/5/19 9:19 am From: Carolyn Fischer <cjfischer11...> Subject: Re: [ia-bird] Harleguin
Still here at 11:10, although, I thought it was leaving flew across the lake, returned to the same area of open water while calling. It’s the lone bird on the lake. Carolyn Fischer Mason City 641-420-4963 Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 5, 2019, at 7:55 AM, Wendy VanDeWalle <wtvandewalle...> wrote: > > Thank you for the update. I’m going to try for it. If anyone can continue to update, I would appreciate it as it is a two hour drive for me. Leaving at 8am. > Wendy VanDeWalle > Brandon. > 319-310-0739 > >> On Dec 5, 2019, at 7:30 AM, <ritag...> wrote: >> >> Lake almost iced in, the duck is sitting on ice with the geese. Only very small little area open with a few geese. Don't know if bird will stay put. Rita g. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> >> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<1478897559.24701928.1575552624570.JavaMail.zimbra...> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<753DD822-C400-4411-9C14-F26D4253B5CC...> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<261E9A93-C99B-43E4-B548-0189BEE805C8...>

Date: 12/5/19 8:49 am From: wtvandewalle <wtvandewalle...> Subject: [ia-bird] Harlequin still present
Harlequin is still here in Mason City. 😊 Viewed it from Arby’s parking lot. Lake is mostly iced over - only a few open spots. At one point it flew up and then landed on the ice and skidded a ways. This is a first Iowa bird for me. Thanks for sharing! Wendy VanDeWalle Brandon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<e3cd23a4-d4a4-4dca-9cf3-e6072d36ad12...>

Date: 12/5/19 7:00 am From: David Conrads <dave.conrads...> Subject: Re: [ia-bird] NOT A SIGHTING: Birds are shrinking report.
Interesting study, Julie. Thanks for sharing! Shawn Hawks, former director of the Iowa Raptor Project (University of Iowa) recently coauthored a paper that noted decrease in mass in American Kestrels throughout their range: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989417302640 Interestingly, only in the midwest (Hawk Ridge) did they see an increase in wing chord, similar to what they found in Chicago in the study cited below. Dave David J. Conrads Associate Director - Outdoor Recreation and Education RECREATIONAL SERVICES University of Iowa \| Division of Student Life 319-541-6155 \| recserv.uiowa.edu >> On Dec 5, 2019, at 8:21 AM, englander.julie <englander.julie...> wrote: > > I thought this article might be of interest, especially in light of a recent study conducted by ICBC member Elliott Stalter on bird collisions. > > > https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-50661448 > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<c4120ab7-6728-46cb-be7b-1fca37c83b12...> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<348849C2-7DDE-4890-B456-A2085DF6F8E8...>

Date: 12/5/19 6:21 am From: englander.julie <englander.julie...> Subject: [ia-bird] NOT A SIGHTING: Birds are shrinking report.
I thought this article might be of interest, especially in light of a recent study conducted by ICBC member Elliott Stalter on bird collisions. https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-50661448 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<c4120ab7-6728-46cb-be7b-1fca37c83b12...>

Date: 12/5/19 5:55 am From: Wendy VanDeWalle <wtvandewalle...> Subject: Re: [ia-bird] Harleguin
Thank you for the update. I’m going to try for it. If anyone can continue to update, I would appreciate it as it is a two hour drive for me. Leaving at 8am. Wendy VanDeWalle Brandon. 319-310-0739 > On Dec 5, 2019, at 7:30 AM, <ritag...> wrote: > > Lake almost iced in, the duck is sitting on ice with the geese. Only very small little area open with a few geese. Don't know if bird will stay put. Rita g. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<1478897559.24701928.1575552624570.JavaMail.zimbra...> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<753DD822-C400-4411-9C14-F26D4253B5CC...>

Date: 12/5/19 5:30 am From: <ritag...> Subject: [ia-bird] Harleguin
Lake almost iced in, the duck is sitting on ice with the geese. Only very small little area open with a few geese. Don't know if bird will stay put. Rita g. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<1478897559.24701928.1575552624570.JavaMail.zimbra...>

Date: 12/4/19 5:29 pm From: wtvandewalle <wtvandewalle...> Subject: [ia-bird] Carpool: Harlequin Duck
Anybody from the Cedar Rapids/Waterloo area interested in carpooling to Mason City to chase the Harlequin tomorrow? Wendy VanDeWalle Brandon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<189e966f-d50b-4943-82fa-f33aada527ce...>

Date: 12/4/19 1:44 pm From: Stuart Sparkman <jacamar29...> Subject: [ia-bird] Glaucous Gull continues at Saylorville
Hey I-Birders, Harney and I took a quick trip up to Bob Shetler RA below Saylorville Dam this afternoon to look for white gulls. On the large pond were about 50 RING-BILLED GULLS and dwarfing them was the massive GLAUCOUS GULL mentioned in posts of recent days. It's quite a nice specimen, matching field marks in the guides well. No sign of an ICELAND GULL, but an impressive 15 BALD EAGLES were perched in the trees on the riverbank. A half dozen AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS were loafing on a gravel bar near the southern picnicground. About 20 female COMMON MERGANSERS were the only non-gulls on the lake visible from the dam. Good Birding, Stuart Sparkman NW Des Moines -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CA%2BC%3D53EyBHM3JJ0%3DEHsGfv1j%2Bpj_1G_ZodWQSaSa8%<2BwDtjO2sQ...>

Date: 12/4/19 1:32 pm From: Ryan Shackleton <shack357...> Subject: [ia-bird] M.C harlequin- yes
Harlequin still on the pond as of 3 this afternoon. Farther out there were at least 3 of what looked to be common goldeneyes too. Always nice to see some less common ducks. Ryan Shackleton Alta Vista,IA Chichasaw County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<1966021026.460823.1575495165304.JavaMail.zimbra...>

Date: 12/4/19 12:43 pm From: Paul Roisen <roisenp1950...> Subject: Re: [ia-bird] Harlequin Duck
Brandon and all, Congrats al all who have been able to view the Harlequin Duck. As to a "slam", NOT happening this year. The recent Long-tailed Duck (Cedar Lake) is the closest I have to a "Sea duck slam" this year. Pretty sad when my yearly total is at a measley 218. My previous llowest Iowa year count waw 240 between 2005 and 2018. My first full year in 2005. Good Birding to you all. God Bless, Paul O. Roisen Woodbury County, IA Mobile 712-301-2817 On Wed, Dec 4, 2019 at 2:24 PM Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...> wrote: > Small detour to see a Eurasian Wigeon south of La Crosse, WI. The > Harlequin Duck is still here, but pretty far out near the edge of the ice > (around the middle of the lake). Viewed from back of Arby’s parking lot. > > The true “sea duck slam” (remember Eric Ollie?) for Iowa this year. > > Good birding, > Brandon Caswell > Marion > > On Wed, Dec 4, 2019 at 12:12 Clayton Will <willcfish...> wrote: > >> Thank you Rita! I observed the Harlequin feeding and flying with some >> good photos. The gentleman at 720 Briarstone Dr. when I asked said we (all >> birders) could view from his yard and North along the road. He told me to >> go dowm to the dock and the Harlequin swam within 10 feet of me and called! >> What a great day! Wendy's parking lot may be a good afternoon spot also! >> Good birding! >> >> On Wed, Dec 4, 2019, 7:58 AM Rita Goranson <ritag...> wrote: >> >>> The Harlequin Duck is still present at the Briarstone Lake in Mason >>> City. This is a private lake. To see this duck, which has been seen to >>> the west end of the lake, you would drive in to the garage/condo area >>> towards the west (this is south of the Perkins lot). As you curve at the >>> end, there is the water and there is the bird. You must not exit the car >>> but look at the bird from the car and then continue on. It is a private >>> drive and people will be using it. IF you block the drive or get out of >>> the car the residents will probably call the police. >>> >>> >>> >>> If the duck goes out to the main part of the lake, then there is an open >>> area on Briarstone Drive where scopes could be set up to scan the lake. >>> >>> >>> >>> If you respect these directions there should be no problem. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thank you. >>> >>> >>> >>> Rita Goranson >>> >>> Mason City, Iowa >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "IA-BIRD" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> >>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/000401d5aaaa%24eee31780%24cca94680%<24...> >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/000401d5aaaa%24eee31780%24cca94680%<24...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "IA-BIRD" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<CAHX11sj3LHKSdLXc6XLPGz_YXmzEHXk0imzBi2Y6GDNjjS95hA...> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<CAHX11sj3LHKSdLXc6XLPGz_YXmzEHXk0imzBi2Y6GDNjjS95hA...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "IA-BIRD" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CACckiAPpzg%<3DtcqB9YFhSGk4RkREUqY4UgNgDPgou3_9rswvNUg...> > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CACckiAPpzg%<3DtcqB9YFhSGk4RkREUqY4UgNgDPgou3_9rswvNUg...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CAF5x8g5_gUXe2SKodMJq9b7fvyJGbBYLLSJ7HFu8zrbqSAvw%<2BA...>

Date: 12/4/19 12:24 pm From: Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...> Subject: Re: [ia-bird] Harlequin Duck
Small detour to see a Eurasian Wigeon south of La Crosse, WI. The Harlequin Duck is still here, but pretty far out near the edge of the ice (around the middle of the lake). Viewed from back of Arby’s parking lot. The true “sea duck slam” (remember Eric Ollie?) for Iowa this year. Good birding, Brandon Caswell Marion On Wed, Dec 4, 2019 at 12:12 Clayton Will <willcfish...> wrote: > Thank you Rita! I observed the Harlequin feeding and flying with some good > photos. The gentleman at 720 Briarstone Dr. when I asked said we (all > birders) could view from his yard and North along the road. He told me to > go dowm to the dock and the Harlequin swam within 10 feet of me and called! > What a great day! Wendy's parking lot may be a good afternoon spot also! > Good birding! > > On Wed, Dec 4, 2019, 7:58 AM Rita Goranson <ritag...> wrote: > >> The Harlequin Duck is still present at the Briarstone Lake in Mason >> City. This is a private lake. To see this duck, which has been seen to >> the west end of the lake, you would drive in to the garage/condo area >> towards the west (this is south of the Perkins lot). As you curve at the >> end, there is the water and there is the bird. You must not exit the car >> but look at the bird from the car and then continue on. It is a private >> drive and people will be using it. IF you block the drive or get out of >> the car the residents will probably call the police. >> >> >> >> If the duck goes out to the main part of the lake, then there is an open >> area on Briarstone Drive where scopes could be set up to scan the lake. >> >> >> >> If you respect these directions there should be no problem. >> >> >> >> Thank you. >> >> >> >> Rita Goranson >> >> Mason City, Iowa >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "IA-BIRD" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/000401d5aaaa%24eee31780%24cca94680%<24...> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/000401d5aaaa%24eee31780%24cca94680%<24...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "IA-BIRD" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<CAHX11sj3LHKSdLXc6XLPGz_YXmzEHXk0imzBi2Y6GDNjjS95hA...> > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<CAHX11sj3LHKSdLXc6XLPGz_YXmzEHXk0imzBi2Y6GDNjjS95hA...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CACckiAPpzg%<3DtcqB9YFhSGk4RkREUqY4UgNgDPgou3_9rswvNUg...>

Date: 12/4/19 10:12 am From: Clayton Will <willcfish...> Subject: Re: [ia-bird] Harlequin Duck
Thank you Rita! I observed the Harlequin feeding and flying with some good photos. The gentleman at 720 Briarstone Dr. when I asked said we (all birders) could view from his yard and North along the road. He told me to go dowm to the dock and the Harlequin swam within 10 feet of me and called! What a great day! Wendy's parking lot may be a good afternoon spot also! Good birding! On Wed, Dec 4, 2019, 7:58 AM Rita Goranson <ritag...> wrote: > The Harlequin Duck is still present at the Briarstone Lake in Mason City. > This is a private lake. To see this duck, which has been seen to the west > end of the lake, you would drive in to the garage/condo area towards the > west (this is south of the Perkins lot). As you curve at the end, there is > the water and there is the bird. You must not exit the car but look at the > bird from the car and then continue on. It is a private drive and people > will be using it. IF you block the drive or get out of the car the > residents will probably call the police. > > > > If the duck goes out to the main part of the lake, then there is an open > area on Briarstone Drive where scopes could be set up to scan the lake. > > > > If you respect these directions there should be no problem. > > > > Thank you. > > > > Rita Goranson > > Mason City, Iowa > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "IA-BIRD" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/000401d5aaaa%24eee31780%24cca94680%<24...> > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/000401d5aaaa%24eee31780%24cca94680%<24...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<CAHX11sj3LHKSdLXc6XLPGz_YXmzEHXk0imzBi2Y6GDNjjS95hA...>

Date: 12/4/19 9:07 am From: Paul Roisen <roisenp1950...> Subject: [ia-bird] eBird list that was seen on Missouri listserve
Here's an e-Bird list: https://ebird.org/checklist/S58920187 It's in a lighter vein, and no offence intended! Sorry all but I found this more humorous than political so am passing it along. My apologies if I offended anyone it is not intended as such but simply humorous as I was just explaining to one of my brothers recently about the "red tailed hawk call that was ofter used in place of the real 'whiny' Bald Eagle call in movies". Paul O. Roisen Woodbury County, IA Mobile 712-301-2817 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CAF5x8g7w-oBYgzDX408DjjPwze7kSY8zNo%<3De-MQDxEr4xqLoDQ...>

Date: 12/4/19 6:47 am From: Lisa Ralls, Winnebago County Naturalist <skybluewaters63...> Subject: [ia-bird] Re: Late (well...used to be) season Brown Thrasher
We had one at Thorpe Park (Winnebago County) on November 21st. A couple years ago, we had one that stayed at the park all winter, utilizing our bird feeders. --Lisa Ralls On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 1:46:48 PM UTC-6, newtja84 wrote: > > I am getting a report of potentially late season Brown Thrasher in Bode, > IA (Humboldt County). I know this species has had a few over-winter > records but this I think still represents a late report in the general > sense of things. I still have to wait for verification will maybe file a > field report if I can get it. > > Jacob Newton > > Humboldt County. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<2d7c3aad-283b-4346-89f2-fd0ac198c2f3...>

Date: 12/4/19 5:58 am From: Rita Goranson <ritag...> Subject: [ia-bird] Harlequin Duck
The Harlequin Duck is still present at the Briarstone Lake in Mason City. This is a private lake. To see this duck, which has been seen to the west end of the lake, you would drive in to the garage/condo area towards the west (this is south of the Perkins lot). As you curve at the end, there is the water and there is the bird. You must not exit the car but look at the bird from the car and then continue on. It is a private drive and people will be using it. IF you block the drive or get out of the car the residents will probably call the police. If the duck goes out to the main part of the lake, then there is an open area on Briarstone Drive where scopes could be set up to scan the lake. If you respect these directions there should be no problem. Thank you. Rita Goranson Mason City, Iowa -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/000401d5aaaa%24eee31780%24cca94680%<24...>

Date: 12/4/19 5:18 am From: <ritag...> Subject: Fwd: [ia-bird] Harlequin Duck
So far I have not relocated the harlequin. Rita g. ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: 'Betty' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> To: <ia-bird...> Sent: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 16:38:57 -0500 (EST) Subject: [ia-bird] Harlequin Duck There is what appears to be a female Harlequin Duck at Briarstone Lake here on the west side of Mason City, around 3:30 pm. It’s a small lake, partially frozen already. Most ponds and Clear Lake are already frozen over. Betty Lucas Rita Goranson Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<DF534788-8759-48BA-B906-CF7B52B10975...> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<1831164507.22544537.1575465518184.JavaMail.zimbra...>

Date: 12/3/19 6:59 pm From: Ulrike G <ulrikedg...> Subject: [ia-bird] Dark Morph Harlan's RTHA - Altoona
Nadia and I saw a dark morph Harlan's Red-tailed Hawk above the northern Altoona Cemetery (not to be confused with the New Altoona Cemetery half a mile south) a little after 2 pm today. It was fighting strong wind gusts, making it wobble like a Turkey Vulture, and my initial impression (as the person driving the car) was of an all black bird with silvery flight feathers. Nadia said it was definitely a hawk, and when I was able to look again, I noted the tail feathers were rufous when the sun shown through them. -- Ulrike G Polk County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CABkFLW46AHj0g1eB%2BvVaeToXsQxaze%<2BMdkrXiLXJO11yug6jfA...>

Date: 12/3/19 4:58 pm From: Stuart Sparkman <jacamar29...> Subject: [ia-bird] Possibly Snowy Owl Recon- NO
Harney and I checked Ashby Park in Beaverdale (DSM) midday today to follow up on an owl report passed along by Ann Johnson. It's only about a mile from my house but I didn't even know the park existed. It's quite a nice medium sized neighborhood park, about 2/3 wooded with mostly oak and hickory, a tennis court, a couple of play structures, and an open area of an acre or less. Nothing that would seem to especially appeal to a Snowy Owl. But it seemed like a suitable site for arboreal owls, especially about a dozen mature pines that looked good for roosting. No owls found, however, and I looked at all the surrounding house roofs and cruised through the neighborhood without luck. I am not saying the observer did not see a Snowy Owl (I've seen them on roofs several times), but based on habitat alone it seems that a light plumaged or partially leucistic Barred or Great Horned Owl is also a possibility. I'll check this park out in the spring- could be good for warblers. Good Birding, Stuart Sparkman NW Des Moines -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CA%2BC%<3D53Erwk5QEkeB53p2bHXhJHhgvZMt9zhj6G_f5F2EM1iLug...>

Date: 12/3/19 4:18 pm From: 'Art Check' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> Subject: Re: [ia-bird] Late (well...used to be) season Brown Thrasher
I also heard of a Brown Thrasher being seen in Ames Art Check Nevada Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 3, 2019, at 1:46 PM, newtja84 <newtja84...> wrote: > > > I am getting a report of potentially late season Brown Thrasher in Bode, IA (Humboldt County). I know this species has had a few over-winter records but this I think still represents a late report in the general sense of things. I still have to wait for verification will maybe file a field report if I can get it. > > Jacob Newton > > Humboldt County. > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<72a9e45d-4b3a-4bb0-b31a-26394a361f03...> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<0C1262C3-48F8-4964-98CF-AD3D1DF31EC6...>

Date: 12/3/19 4:17 pm From: Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...> Subject: [ia-bird] Harlequin Duck
If anyone checks early would appreciate an update. Thanks in advance! Brandon Caswell Marion -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<f5e02cf3-6596-4428-bb03-4ce9b230166b...>

Date: 12/3/19 1:54 pm From: Dennis Thompson <cndthomps...> Subject: [ia-bird] Iceland and Glaucous Gulls continue at Saylorville
The ICELAND and GLAUCOUS GULLS (both 1st-cycle) were working the spillway at 3:30 this afternoon. Mid- to late-afternoon seems to be a good time to find them there. Denny Thompson Johnston -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/015201d5aa24%2433730c20%249a592460%<24...>

Date: 12/3/19 1:39 pm From: 'Betty' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> Subject: [ia-bird] Harlequin Duck
There is what appears to be a female Harlequin Duck at Briarstone Lake here on the west side of Mason City, around 3:30 pm. It’s a small lake, partially frozen already. Most ponds and Clear Lake are already frozen over. Betty Lucas Rita Goranson Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<DF534788-8759-48BA-B906-CF7B52B10975...>

Date: 12/3/19 1:33 pm From: Wendy VanDeWalle <wtvandewalle...> Subject: Re: [ia-bird] Lily Pond Amana, IA
I ran into Brandon Caswell at the Lily Pond and we checked out the Trumpeter and Tundra Swans. I had not been there before; it’s a pretty cool place! We also then searched for the Black Duck at Mar Lee in North Liberty but did not find it. Blue winged Teal, Snow Goose and Hooded Merganser were the birds of note there. I’m sorry I missed you yesterday at my house in Brandon, Paul. I guess you met my dog, Rocky! I wish you would have taken a few of my 200 house sparrows with you. I filed my feeder this morning and it was empty by the time I got back this afternoon! 😩. At least I get to look at the Eurasian Tree Sparrows. Happy birding. Wendy VanDeWalle Brandon > On Dec 3, 2019, at 10:09 AM, Paul Roisen <roisenp1950...> wrote: > > > Anna and I wandered back from Davenport to Sioux City via, Mar Lee Park (see previous post), Indian Creek Nature Center (losts of Eurasian Tree Sparrow along with 3 Red-headed Woodpecker (2 immature), 1 Tufted Titmouse, 1 Belted Kingfisher. 1 Bald Eagle. and other expected birds. If you have not been to this Nature Center you should give it a look. Outstanding in every respect. > > Stopped by Lily to add Tundra Swan to county list. I was not quite prepared for the 200+ Swans there. It was not feasible to determine how many of each there were, however, I can confirm at least 8 Tundra. Interestingly, very little else besides Canada Goose, Mallard, No. Shoveler, and a single Bufflehead. > > Did 1 15 minute stop at the Eurasian Tree Sparrow location in Brandon, IA. No one was home except a friendly dog who was very happy to have some companionship (there was a barking dog inside the garage who also wanted some companionship but....) We then went back to the Cedar Valley Nature Trail which borders their back yard on the other side of the creek. Eurasian Tree Sparrow (1) after 15-16 minutes of looking, along with the usual suspects. > Left Davenport 9:00AM and did not arrive Soux City until 7:20PM. Anna is use to these long winding affairs but I am not sure that either of us was expecting to be that long on the road yesterday. I must admit she is a patience trooper when it comes to my addictions. > > God Bless, > Paul O. Roisen > Woodbury County, IA > Mobile 712-301-2817 > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CAF5x8g5UBioknf2bU-oLL2gfSoah_zVONjM16026pixwMnE%2B%<2Bw...> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<14A9997A-D1CF-4325-BA21-4DEA306C427E...>

Date: 12/3/19 11:46 am From: newtja84 <newtja84...> Subject: [ia-bird] Late (well...used to be) season Brown Thrasher
I am getting a report of potentially late season Brown Thrasher in Bode, IA (Humboldt County). I know this species has had a few over-winter records but this I think still represents a late report in the general sense of things. I still have to wait for verification will maybe file a field report if I can get it. Jacob Newton Humboldt County. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<72a9e45d-4b3a-4bb0-b31a-26394a361f03...>

Date: 12/3/19 8:37 am From: Dean Hester <dhester1994...> Subject: Re: [ia-bird] Mar Lee ponds waterfowl
Ahh. I lazily only checked the larger east pond... I'll poke up there again on my lunch break and get that darn bird. Thanks for the tip! -Dean Hester -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<127e81e5-52ad-4fe2-ab87-d318ce10d9ee...>

Date: 12/3/19 8:09 am From: Paul Roisen <roisenp1950...> Subject: [ia-bird] Lily Pond Amana, IA
Anna and I wandered back from Davenport to Sioux City via, Mar Lee Park (see previous post), Indian Creek Nature Center (losts of Eurasian Tree Sparrow along with 3 Red-headed Woodpecker (2 immature), 1 Tufted Titmouse, 1 Belted Kingfisher. 1 Bald Eagle. and other expected birds. If you have not been to this Nature Center you should give it a look. Outstanding in every respect. Stopped by Lily to add Tundra Swan to county list. I was not quite prepared for the 200+ Swans there. It was not feasible to determine how many of each there were, however, I can confirm at least 8 Tundra. Interestingly, very little else besides Canada Goose, Mallard, No. Shoveler, and a single Bufflehead. Did 1 15 minute stop at the Eurasian Tree Sparrow location in Brandon, IA. No one was home except a friendly dog who was very happy to have some companionship (there was a barking dog inside the garage who also wanted some companionship but....) We then went back to the Cedar Valley Nature Trail which borders their back yard on the other side of the creek. Eurasian Tree Sparrow (1) after 15-16 minutes of looking, along with the usual suspects. Left Davenport 9:00AM and did not arrive Soux City until 7:20PM. Anna is use to these long winding affairs but I am not sure that either of us was expecting to be that long on the road yesterday. I must admit she is a patience trooper when it comes to my addictions. God Bless, Paul O. Roisen Woodbury County, IA Mobile 712-301-2817 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CAF5x8g5UBioknf2bU-oLL2gfSoah_zVONjM16026pixwMnE%2B%<2Bw...>

Date: 12/3/19 7:54 am From: Paul Roisen <roisenp1950...> Subject: Re: [ia-bird] Mar Lee ponds waterfowl
Dean, My wife and I found 1 American Black Duck on the west pond swimming with two mallards. There were two Greater White-fronted yesterday as well as the Snow Goose. Three No. Shovelers as well. Thanks for the post. Paul O. Roisen Woodbury County, IA Mobile 712-301-2817 On Tue, Dec 3, 2019 at 8:52 AM Dean Hester <dhester1994...> wrote: > I could not relocate the American Black Ducks during a quick check, but I > did turn up some decent waterfowl at Mar Lee ponds in North Liberty. There > is one Snow goose, one Greater White-fronted Goose, about 20 Cackling > Geese, and a single Hooded merganser. Surprisingly ice free even though > most other ponds are iced over. > Good birding, > Dean Hester -Tiffin > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "IA-BIRD" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<fcff489f-623f-4da3-bad9-1a55840fad36...> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CAF5x8g5uMp%<2BBsCioMSd9ZUjV0TT3LAusP8NFtMzn_1w-9fbb4Q...>

Date: 12/3/19 7:12 am From: <aj...> Subject: [ia-bird] Possible Snowy Owl in Des Moines
I just received this note via the website for anyone in the area who wants to search. "birding is not my thing but I thought at the very least I should let someone know that at approximately 5:10pm last night 12/2/2019 I pulled into my driveway in Beaverdale, Des Moines, off 38th street across from Ashbey Park(50310) and perched on my roof was the largest owl I had ever seen. It was just dusk still some day light but dark enough my headlights were on. I stayed in my car for a few moments to watch it. 80% white with some brown spots on body but not the head, the body appeared to be somewhere in the range of a volleyball to just smaller than a basketball in size. as I got out of my vehicle it remained perched on the edge of my roof pitch, I turned to receive the garbage bin from the end of the drive and when I looked back it was gone... like I said I am no expert but I believe what I saw to be a Snowy Owl, In Central Des Moines, granted I have a wooded park on one side of my house and a wooded field on the other. But Just thought I should let someone know as it seems this might be something worth tracking for your followers." Ann Johnson Norwalk (Warren County) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/001901d5a9ec%240f419570%242dc4c050%<24...>

Date: 12/3/19 6:52 am From: Dean Hester <dhester1994...> Subject: [ia-bird] Mar Lee ponds waterfowl
I could not relocate the American Black Ducks during a quick check, but I did turn up some decent waterfowl at Mar Lee ponds in North Liberty. There is one Snow goose, one Greater White-fronted Goose, about 20 Cackling Geese, and a single Hooded merganser. Surprisingly ice free even though most other ponds are iced over. Good birding, Dean Hester -Tiffin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<fcff489f-623f-4da3-bad9-1a55840fad36...>

Date: 12/3/19 6:46 am From: Eric Ollie <uphawkeye...> Subject: [ia-bird] Story County - Ada Hayden Swans
Wolf Oesterreich reported to me that he had 51 Trumpeter Swans and 4 Tundra Swans at Ada Hayden Heritage Park in Ames this morning. Eric Ollie Ames -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CABD_q6xxGaDcLjhJfin9f4r9PHHa%<2Br7FyRFZBLe80O3A0rh7xQ...>

Date: 12/2/19 9:57 am From: Matt Wetrich <go_tWeeting...> Subject: [ia-bird] Carroll County CBC
Birders, The Carroll County Christmas Bird Count will be on Thursday, December 19. If you are interested in joining us, meet at at the Conservation Education Center at 8:00 AM for donuts at Swan Lake State Park. If you are interested in owling before that, please let me know ahead of time. Lunch will be provided for those participating in the field counting. Bird on, Matt Wetrich Naturalist, Carroll CCB (712) 210-4614 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<BY5PR04MB6358899CD358DB18FC12CA738F430...>

Date: 12/2/19 9:36 am From: 'Steve Pearson' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> Subject: [ia-bird] Northeast Madison County CBC
The Northeast Madison County CBC will be held on December 19, the count is posted on IOU event calendar. For additional information contact Steve Pearson - <spearson...> or my cell 515-250-9233 Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<6007FC36-822F-45FB-9EDD-B3AA288B6DF1...>

Date: 12/2/19 6:13 am From: timothy.barksdale <timothy.barksdale...> Subject: [ia-bird] Re: (not a sighting) Nothern Saw-whet Owl habitat
Agree with Fawn, The smaller denser trees seem to attract the majority of birds i've seen over the years. That being said, Saw-whets do use different strategies. at the Amana colonies there used to be 2-3 birds for several winters and they were in fairly mature trees, Don Pogenssee finds his birds in rather mature but dense trees also. I do believe that if the trees are too mature or thin, they will not hold SWOW for long. Tim Barksdale Choteau MT & Mokane MO On Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 5:42:06 PM UTC-5, jgmccoy350 wrote: > > I surveyed the cedar grove in Hickory Hill park in Iowa City where NSWO > were fairly routinely seen several years ago. No birds or whitewash seen. > The last e-bird report of a NSWO at the park was in December 2017. The > cedars seem more mature now, mostly 20-30 feet. The invasive honeysuckle > is thicker and taller. I also saw two Great Horned owls in the grove > today and a Barred Owl during a similar fruitless survey a couple of weeks > ago. So is it just happenstance there have been no NSWOs there the > last couple of years? Is it the habitat change with larger cedars and > taller more impenetrable brush? The big owls? Would clearing the invasive > Honeysuckle improve the habitat? > I’d be interested to hear what is considered ideal winter habitat for > Northern Saw-whet Owls. > > Thanks, > > Jamie McCoy > Iowa City > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<fa11d896-86cc-4560-aae2-7383f09aa60d...>

Date: 12/2/19 5:55 am From: Rita Goranson <ritag...> Subject: RE: [ia-bird] Re: (not a sighting) Nothern Saw-whet Owl habitat
We have several areas of Cedar trees here that we are usually able to find Saw Whets in, but last year and this year we have yet to find a Saw Whet. It does seem that when areas of Cedars become overgrown that the owls move to smaller trees, but they also like sheltered coves. Rita Goranson, Mason City From: <ia-bird...> [mailto:<ia-bird...>] On Behalf Of Fawn Bowden Sent: Sunday, December 1, 2019 10:39 PM To: IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> Subject: [ia-bird] Re: (not a sighting) Nothern Saw-whet Owl habitat When I've seen Saw Whets, they've always been in Cedars that were ~10'-15' in height and not much, if any vegetation growing in or around the tree it was roosting in. That has just been my limited experience though. Certainly larger owls might take a little NSWO as prey, but I have also seen all the species you mentioned living in the same wooded areas, so maybe it's more about the "right" trees and abundance of food(?) in an area. Fawn in Riverside On Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 4:42:06 PM UTC-6, jgmccoy350 wrote: I surveyed the cedar grove in Hickory Hill park in Iowa City where NSWO were fairly routinely seen several years ago. No birds or whitewash seen. The last e-bird report of a NSWO at the park was in December 2017. The cedars seem more mature now, mostly 20-30 feet. The invasive honeysuckle is thicker and taller. I also saw two Great Horned owls in the grove today and a Barred Owl during a similar fruitless survey a couple of weeks ago. So is it just happenstance there have been no NSWOs there the last couple of years? Is it the habitat change with larger cedars and taller more impenetrable brush? The big owls? Would clearing the invasive Honeysuckle improve the habitat? I’d be interested to hear what is considered ideal winter habitat for Northern Saw-whet Owls. Thanks, Jamie McCoy Iowa City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> <mailto:ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> . To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<64afea84-3dcd-4393-9991-00a63e210c9b...> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<64afea84-3dcd-4393-9991-00a63e210c9b...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/000001d5a918%2429b2ca70%247d185f50%<24...>

Date: 12/1/19 8:47 pm From: Fawn Bowden <fawnda10...> Subject: [ia-bird] Cone Marsh- Louisa County
There were a couple dozen TRUMPETER SWANS at Cone Marsh today, and what looked like at least 3, if not a couple more TUNDRA SWANS in the mix. They are best seen on the SE side of the marsh and a scope would be helpful. Also a flock of LESSER SCAUP was in the same area. An unusual looking dark morph ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK also on the SE side and many sad-looking goose and duck decoys over there too (don't be fooled! :) There seems to be a recurring flock of 14 or so SANDHILL CRANES still hanging out at the marsh and also a GREAT BLUE HERON. Overall pretty quiet there. Plenty of open water and waterfowl habitat though, should some ducks or geese decide to stop in Iowa yet this year...... Fawn in Riverside -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<a7e73213-4545-4417-97b7-69865289d251...>

Date: 12/1/19 8:39 pm From: Fawn Bowden <fawnda10...> Subject: [ia-bird] Re: (not a sighting) Nothern Saw-whet Owl habitat
When I've seen Saw Whets, they've always been in Cedars that were ~10'-15' in height and not much, if any vegetation growing in or around the tree it was roosting in. That has just been my limited experience though. Certainly larger owls might take a little NSWO as prey, but I have also seen all the species you mentioned living in the same wooded areas, so maybe it's more about the "right" trees and abundance of food(?) in an area. Fawn in Riverside On Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 4:42:06 PM UTC-6, jgmccoy350 wrote: > > I surveyed the cedar grove in Hickory Hill park in Iowa City where NSWO > were fairly routinely seen several years ago. No birds or whitewash seen. > The last e-bird report of a NSWO at the park was in December 2017. The > cedars seem more mature now, mostly 20-30 feet. The invasive honeysuckle > is thicker and taller. I also saw two Great Horned owls in the grove > today and a Barred Owl during a similar fruitless survey a couple of weeks > ago. So is it just happenstance there have been no NSWOs there the > last couple of years? Is it the habitat change with larger cedars and > taller more impenetrable brush? The big owls? Would clearing the invasive > Honeysuckle improve the habitat? > I’d be interested to hear what is considered ideal winter habitat for > Northern Saw-whet Owls. > > Thanks, > > Jamie McCoy > Iowa City > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<64afea84-3dcd-4393-9991-00a63e210c9b...>

Date: 12/1/19 6:33 pm From: Don Poggensee <donpoggensee...> Subject: [ia-bird] Saw-whet Update
Hello, Wanted to give all of you that may be interested in see our Saw-whet owls in Moorhead Park west of.Ida Grove a heads-up. We had a very heavy wet snow storm on Nov. 26-27, 2019 and for the last seven days we have NOT found any of our Saw-whet Owls. I don’t know if they moved outside of the park or where they may have gone. Anyone planning on heading this way, please call me before heading this way. My cell is 712-369-3454. Don Poggensee Ida Grove, Iowa 51445-8088 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<1271CCC3-1BD8-4F91-91A4-E98C2718E41C...>

Date: 12/1/19 4:45 pm From: Rodger Miller <rmiller...> Subject: [ia-bird] Cedar Waxwings
We had a small flock of Cedar Waxwings visit our yard and birdbath today, 12/1/2019. Rural Monona County, south of Mapleton. Rodger & Linda Miller Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<F8FDCE0D-7F50-499D-B6C7-8499A6ADE8FC...>

Date: 12/1/19 2:42 pm From: James McCoy <jgmccoy350...> Subject: [ia-bird] (not a sighting) Nothern Saw-whet Owl habitat
I surveyed the cedar grove in Hickory Hill park in Iowa City where NSWO were fairly routinely seen several years ago. No birds or whitewash seen. The last e-bird report of a NSWO at the park was in December 2017. The cedars seem more mature now, mostly 20-30 feet. The invasive honeysuckle is thicker and taller. I also saw two Great Horned owls in the grove today and a Barred Owl during a similar fruitless survey a couple of weeks ago. So is it just happenstance there have been no NSWOs there the last couple of years? Is it the habitat change with larger cedars and taller more impenetrable brush? The big owls? Would clearing the invasive Honeysuckle improve the habitat? I’d be interested to hear what is considered ideal winter habitat for Northern Saw-whet Owls. Thanks, Jamie McCoy Iowa City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CAMo9am%<3DAToBWCaLZckDeYJrmnmEvNvJk0Sx3nXug0fp1OfJT5A...>

Date: 12/1/19 7:11 am From: Dennis Thompson <cndthomps...> Subject: [ia-bird] Spotted Towhee in Johnston
The SPOTTED TOWHEE returned to my feeders this morning after a three week absence. I guess it needs for it to be snowing to come in to feed. Denny Thompson Johnston -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/000c01d5a859%24a31f4970%24e95ddc50%<24...>

Date: 11/29/19 7:53 pm From: Jesse Ellis <calocitta8...> Subject: [ia-bird] Glaucous Gull and Long-tailed Duck persist Cedar Lake Linn
Hey all- Jim Forde pointed out the 1st-cycle Glaucous Gull to me in the SW cooling pond part of Cedar Lake, just after I had refound the female Long-tailed Duck on the same body of water, quite close. Goldeneye numbers are up, and Ruddy duck and Hooded Mergansers persist. There are about 1500-2000 Ring-billed Gulls here every night, and a few Herrings with them. One Lesser Scaup was on the lake too. Good birding, Jesse Cedar Rapids -- Jesse Ellis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CALNp4B%3Deet80jdf_77gzHmTo23--ooqkPvSAQDty3Xr3wzem%<3Dw...>

Date: 11/29/19 3:36 pm From: Paul Roisen <roisenp1950...> Subject: [ia-bird] Summer Tanager
It appears a Summer Tanager was photographed today (Nov 29, 2019) at a feeder Monona County IA. I am waiting on a copy of a rather poor photo. What do you need from me to help with this documentation? God Bless, Paul O. Roisen Woodbury County, IA Mobile 712-301-2817 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CAF5x8g5W1wT9X9sGYrEE8y4A0tgH59x-kfgwZ%<2BUXVnUNR45COw...>

Date: 11/29/19 3:09 pm From: Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...> Subject: [ia-bird] odd duck not so odd
Birders, I’ve had almost unanimous agreement from experts that my “odd” duck was just a late-molting Mallard with a possible facial aberration. Thanks to all who got back to me! If anything, a fun study of Mallard plumage and possible Mallard/teal hybrids. Happy holidays, Brandon Caswell Marion -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CACckiANn2BEkcOV8VzOu87VC%3DzbW%<2BnLwQU3OehQ-C3vHLWnpyg...>

Date: 11/29/19 2:40 pm From: Steve Harvey <saharv23...> Subject: [ia-bird] purple finches - Clarke Co.
6 at our BOSS feeders this afternoon. Steve rural Clarke Co. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<c79ae22e-0357-f457-ab13-3ca6116c38c2...>

Date: 11/29/19 12:51 pm From: Jeanne Hedges <onespayiowa...> Subject: [ia-bird] Horned grebe right now Davenport
On the Mississippi at Concorde and Wapello. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<b86c07a3-3661-40ff-9439-2c7e11e47ed9...>

Date: 11/29/19 12:39 pm From: 'Art Check' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> Subject: [ia-bird] Pileated
Birders Just heard a Pileated in the woods by my house My son heard and saw it a couple days ago as well This is the first visit in the last 3-4 years by this awesome species to our little neck of the woods Great to hear and see! Art Check Nevada Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<E1A945F0-5E21-4EFD-831F-DDA5FBD75F2A...>

Date: 11/29/19 7:46 am From: James McCoy <jgmccoy350...> Subject: [ia-bird] American Black Ducks in North Liberty
There are currently two American black ducks at Mar Lee Park in North liberty, Johnson county Iowa in a group of 30 mallards. Jamie McCoy Iowa City -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CAMo9amnceww9NBCGG8yp-Qq-Q1vZdv9%2BcTXYdHG%2B92yDuJR%<2B0Q...>

Date: 11/29/19 4:56 am From: Bob & Connie <crvanersvelde...> Subject: [ia-bird] poweshiek co birds
On thursday Rock Creek Lake had just 100-15 mallards 2 buffleheads, and 2 trumpeter swans. Still have white-throated sparrows and a single fox sparrow under the feeders with the regulars. Bob Van Ersvelde Grinnell -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/F2C6D08210084661952024313B041F14%40UserHP.

Date: 11/29/19 4:18 am From: Robert Thorbrogger <rthorbrogger...> Subject: [ia-bird] Hungarian partiridge
flock of 10 flew across hwy 71 at 130 ST, Dickinson county..moving from a harvested field of oats to a field of harvested corn...nice to see/confirm the usual population of "Huns" in those sections bob thorbrogger -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<3d661862-fd18-405b-a2e5-6985dae37e20...>

Date: 11/28/19 10:03 am From: Larry Reis <lreis...> Subject: [ia-bird] Eurasian tree sparrow
The Eurasian tree sparrow continues to be seen at the Lake Meyer Park bird feeding station this morning. Larry Reis Calmar, IA Larry Reis, Naturalist/Resource Manager Winneshiek County Conservation Board 2546 Lake Meyer Road Fort Atkinson, IA 52144 563-534-7145 <naturalist...> www.winneshiekwild.com<http://www.winneshiekwild.com> [cid:<image001.jpg...>] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<BYAPR09MB29030F372CD1369768DFF72CC5470...>

Date: 11/28/19 9:33 am From: Jeffrey Livingston <jeffandjenia...> Subject: [ia-bird] Lamoni CBC
The Lamoni CBC will be held on December 29th. For information call me at 6412233273 Jeffrey Livingston, Ringgold County, Iowa -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<DM6PR16MB2731469433653CFD027D39CBD1470...>

Date: 11/26/19 10:25 pm From: Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...> Subject: [ia-bird] follow up on suspected hybrid duck
I went back in hopes of getting better photos of the suspect duck. Despite excellent light and scoping condition, the Mallards had established themselves farther back in the marsh. I was able to see both sides of the head, clarifying that the white at the base of the bill was bilaterally symmetrical. Another observation was that the duck was about 80% the size of a drake Mallard. The neck was oddly gray. Pics from today: https://ebird.org/checklist/S61763324 Interestingly, some known Mallard x Eurasian and American Green-winged Teal have a white spot in relatively the same position as this bird. I'm still not aware of Mallard x Blue-winged Teal ever being recorded. Drawing of Mallard x Green-winged Teal: http://birdhybrids.blogspot.com/2014/04/mallard-x-green-winged-teal.html Northern Shoveler x Cinnamon Teal can oddly shows a white facial crescent. It seems that teal sp. x ? in general show white in the loral area. Even if this isn't an aberrant Mallard and truly a hybrid, it seems like it would be difficult to pin down exactly what it would be. Mallard x teal sp. might be the best guess. I'd still like to send some photos to hybrid experts to see what they think. Best, Brandon Caswell Marion -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<CACckiAMczB7GvWhmUU4Yd0tWoWC113dyfRSEGW1BFd4o5e89MA...>

Date: 11/26/19 3:01 pm From: John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...> Subject: [ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 11-26-19
Iowa RBA birds reported from Saturday, November 23, through Tuesday, November 26, 2019: -RARE Species Mentioned (documentation required) NONE -Additional Species Mentioned Surf Scoter Long-tailed Duck Glaucous Gull Eurasian Tree Sparrow *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. ******************** 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: LINN COUNTY: A LONG-TAILED DUCK was seen at Cedar Lake on the 23rd. It was last seen on the 24th. This bird along with a GLAUCOUS GULL were seen on the 25th. SOUTHEAST: LEE COUNTY: A SURF SCOTER was seen on the Mississippi River at Montrose on the 23rd. CENTRAL: STORY COUNTY: A EURASIAN TREE SPARROW was seen at a feeder in Ames on the 22nd. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The next scheduled report of the Iowa Rare Bird Alert will be for Friday, December 6, 2019 for the weekly report. Should any UNRECORDED or ACCIDENTAL species be reported, an update will be posted. John Bissell Grimes, Iowa <john.annabissell...> <jabissell...> 515-423-6108 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CALXMzt1GHU2aSNZxTA6t9qqg4Kts5x5mKy9TGM%<2BGVqPht1eD1Q...>

Date: 11/25/19 8:48 pm From: Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...> Subject: [ia-bird] suggestive MALL x BWTE at Lewis Bottoms (Linn Co.)
Birders, This afternoon after checking the Pleasant Creek portion in Linn Co. I did a quick stop at the private wetland south of the lake (where Power Plant Rd turns south into Hollenbeck Rd). There were a solid ~350 Mallards in a close knit-group. All drakes were in breeding plumage. One duck was acting like a drake around hens, but looked surprisingly different. My digiscopes (video stills) suggest Mallard x Blue-winged Teal. From what I could tell it had a white facial crescent at the base of bill, which ran up over the eye. The eye color was reddish. The white "hip-patch" seems apparent. It seemed to be vermiculated on its back, which photos don't show. It certainly didn't look like a hen Mallard either. I haven't looked super hard, but I wasn't able to find photos of this putative hybrid online. It's not a selection on eBird as well, so if it is a hybrid then maybe it is in fact notable. Link to checklist with photos: https://ebird.org/checklist/S61746057 Apologies as the photos are a little hard to work with. The wetland is only viewed from the road, at least 150-200 yards plus. Good birding, Brandon Caswell Marion -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CACckiAMfJBvgR8gVVrDYC0RF16JXpc09%<3DLB4OyezajUXLdRysg...>

Date: 11/25/19 7:21 pm From: Clayton Will <willcfish...> Subject: [ia-bird] DMACC Ankeny - Greater Scaup has moved on!
This morning I walked the 1.2 mile path around the DMACC pond and the Greater Scaup and Mallards it was with were not present. The one nice surprise was a Sharp-shinned Hawk hunting in the reeds! Clayton Will, Madrid -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<CAHX11siihZbVWFJryy2PmA2JMSjhLwswWEcrt7cUwHKRAQUoVA...>

Date: 11/25/19 6:08 am From: Lisa Ralls, Winnebago County Naturalist <skybluewaters63...> Subject: [ia-bird] Re: Saw-Whet Owls Moorehead Park Ida County
Wow! Great photo! On Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 2:32:29 PM UTC-6, donpoggensee wrote: > > Hi, > Six people got to view and photograph a Saw-whet owl this afternoon > in the pines trees of Moorehead Park, west of Ida Grove. I like to remind > people that our Christmas Bird Count is on January 4th, 2020. We would love > to have help with our count, as our counters are few in numbers. Planning > on not only my {Best-Ever Chill}, but pies and ice cream to top off a great > count. > > Here is one of our Saw-whets, if you have never seen one in person, > Ida County is a good place to look. > > Don > > Son Poggensee > 174 Lakeview Drive > Ida Grove, Iowa 51445-8088 > Cell 712-364-3491 > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<edc4894e-366f-4980-92ad-f309ca3b161b...>

Date: 11/24/19 3:55 pm From: Jim Forde <jimforde...> Subject: [ia-bird] Glaucous Gull, LT Duck Continue at Cedar Lake
This evening I scoped a juv. GLAUCOUS GULL resting at the southeast section of Cedar Lake. I assume it is the same gull previously seen which has been absent for a few days. I couldn't locate the LONG-TAILED DUCK on either part of Cedar Lake until after sunset. As last night, it finally showed up amongst the goldeneyes and gulls rafted on the main section of the lake. Looks like that's where it spends the night. Jim Forde Cedar Rapids -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<1258912973.1337935.1574639746151.JavaMail.zimbra...>

Date: 11/24/19 12:32 pm From: Don Poggensee <donpoggensee...> Subject: [ia-bird] Saw-Whet Owls Moorehead Park Ida County
Hi, Six people got to view and photograph a Saw-whet owl this afternoon in the pines trees of Moorehead Park, west of Ida Grove. I like to remind people that our Christmas Bird Count is on January 4th, 2020. We would love to have help with our count, as our counters are few in numbers. Planning on not only my {Best-Ever Chill}, but pies and ice cream to top off a great count. Here is one of our Saw-whets, if you have never seen one in person, Ida County is a good place to look. Don Son Poggensee 174 Lakeview Drive Ida Grove, Iowa 51445-8088 Cell 712-364-3491 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<30E114DC-9939-4218-9766-5ED48018A6C3...>

Date: 11/24/19 10:45 am From: alan.orr <alan.orr...> Subject: [ia-bird] Re: Updated Christmas Count Forms
Phylogenetic analysis of DNA sequences resulted in the scientific re-arrangement of Yellow-rumped Warbler in avian taxonomy. Your use of the word 'denigrated' implies a denial of the importance or validity of the science. On Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 10:39:21 AM UTC-6, cjcaster wrote: > > This is primarily for count compilers: > > If you have not seen the article Ann Johnson authored for the Fall 2018, Iowa > Bird Life, Official Checklist of Iowa Birds 2018 Edition, you may want > to check it out. It succinctly describes the rationale for the changes to > the American Ornithologists’ Society checklist and its impact on our IOU > checklist. Thank you AJ!! > > And I would be derelict if I did not make changes in my annual CBC summary > to reflect the current IOU checklist. Thus there is a New Order of > Things. I know this will be hard, as we are now asked to elevate House > Sparrow, forever the bottom dweller on our checklist, to a full species; > worthy of a position between waxwings and pipits. And our beloved > Yellow-rumped Warblers has been denigrated to a position beneath the > grackles. These changes are disturbing to me and likely you will have your > own personal struggles,.....BUT, this is what’s happening. > > I have updated all of the forms I ask you to send me. Please download the > pdf files for all three at https://iowabirds.org/Connections/CBC.aspx > Throw away the old ones. > > Hopefully the National Audubon Society, e-Bird, and all the others will > catch up, before we have to do this again. > > Thanks to all the local compilers for their dedication to their counts and > the process! We all appreciate your efforts. And please consider > registering your count with the NAS and submitting your data to them as > well, for inclusion in that enormous and searchable database. > > Chris Caster > Coralville > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<b2d1f65e-0cd6-4550-8695-dbe9f8dabc30...>

Date: 11/24/19 8:39 am From: Chris Caster <cjcaster...> Subject: [ia-bird] Updated Christmas Count Forms
This is primarily for count compilers: If you have not seen the article Ann Johnson authored for the Fall 2018, Iowa Bird Life, Official Checklist of Iowa Birds 2018 Edition, you may want to check it out. It succinctly describes the rationale for the changes to the American Ornithologists’ Society checklist and its impact on our IOU checklist. Thank you AJ!! And I would be derelict if I did not make changes in my annual CBC summary to reflect the current IOU checklist. Thus there is a New Order of Things. I know this will be hard, as we are now asked to elevate House Sparrow, forever the bottom dweller on our checklist, to a full species; worthy of a position between waxwings and pipits. And our beloved Yellow-rumped Warblers has been denigrated to a position beneath the grackles. These changes are disturbing to me and likely you will have your own personal struggles,.....BUT, this is what’s happening. I have updated all of the forms I ask you to send me. Please download the pdf files for all three at https://iowabirds.org/Connections/CBC.aspx Throw away the old ones. Hopefully the National Audubon Society, e-Bird, and all the others will catch up, before we have to do this again. Thanks to all the local compilers for their dedication to their counts and the process! We all appreciate your efforts. And please consider registering your count with the NAS and submitting your data to them as well, for inclusion in that enormous and searchable database. Chris Caster Coralville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/4E595A39F2D54B169DD7BCDC7A65060A%40Main.

Date: 11/24/19 7:54 am From: Chris Caster <cjcaster...> Subject: [ia-bird] Post Your Local Christmas Counts
FYI, There are only 20 days remaining until the start of the Christmas count season. The season is annually between Dec 14th and Jan 5th inclusive, as established by the National Audubon Society. Currently, only ten counts have posted their count date to the IOU calendar. For Compilers: To add your CBC to the IOU Event Calendar 1. Go to the IOU home page https://iowabirds.org/Default.aspx 2. Scroll to the bottom and click the link, Add Event to Calendar 3. You will be required to Login. Then you will be taken to the Add/Edit Calendar page. On the right side of the box header, click on the words Add New. 4. Fill in all the required boxes and click on the word Save in the box header. 5. If you need to edit your event info, you can do this on the Add/Edit Calendar page by clicking on the pencil logo to the right of your event. For Participants: To find a CBC near you, go to https://iowabirds.org/Connections/CBC.aspx The count dates are posted there. If you click the Select button, you will be provided with contact info for the organizer/compiler. Chris Caster Coralville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/2B7EF1B06637483E9EAD5DF322917D73%40Main.

Date: 11/24/19 6:32 am From: Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...> Subject: Re: [ia-bird] Long-tailed Duck, Cedar Lake, Linn
The Long-tailed Duck was relocated this AM at Cedar Lake. It slept and sunned on the far north shore of the private lake (south lake), making it impossible to find for awhile. I finally got a brief, hindered look at it and about 20 minutes later it came out to preen. It’s now visible and has come out for what it seems to be for the time being. Good birding, Brandon Caswell Marion On Sun, Nov 24, 2019 at 08:27 Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...> wrote: > The Long-tailed Duck was relocated this AM at Cedar Lake. It slept and > sunned on the far north shore of the private lake (south lake), making it > impossible find for awhile. I finally got a brief, hindered look at it and > about 20 minutes later it came out to preen. It’s now visible and has come > out for what it seems to be for the time being. > > Good birding, > Brandon Caswell > Marion > > On Sat, Nov 23, 2019 at 18:25 Jesse Ellis <calocitta8...> wrote: > >> Hey all- >> >> While closing out the evening at Cedar Lake, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, I >> found a female Long-tailed Duck associating with some Goldeneye. The was on >> the south body of water, the former cooling pond. She was in the channel >> between the island and the rail-road tracks/path. I watched a bit, got some >> very meager digiscope shots, and ran to tell Jim Forde. When we returned we >> couldn't find her again. >> >> Lots of Ring-billed Gulls, a handful of Herrings, a few Ruddy Ducks, 2 >> Hooded Mergansers, and lots of Canada Geese and Mallards rounded out the >> list. >> >> Jesse Ellis >> Cedar Rapids, IA >> >> >> -- >> Jesse Ellis >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "IA-BIRD" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CALNp4Bk7h3Neg9vuKfKzNKECoBbeFKqi0cxte5q%<3DKzW752kyNw...> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CALNp4Bk7h3Neg9vuKfKzNKECoBbeFKqi0cxte5q%<3DKzW752kyNw...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CACckiAOdeoCkZh8bRY_mKiyBG%3DAaD4S1rtqfJUWSHS%3D59s%<3D9hQ...>

Date: 11/23/19 7:22 pm From: Ellen Fuller <cfuller989...> Subject: [ia-bird] Surf Scoter
A Surf Scoter was found in the Mississippi river just south of the grain elevators at Montrose (Lee County). All along the river there are many ducks from Lingerlonger rest area north of Montrose on south of Montrose. Chuck Fuller Burlington -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CADNk8fY1B%2BZf6%3D-QiQHwZM%2BamBwr00yV0R-JcG1vfj%2Bj%2B%<2BROuQ...>

Date: 11/23/19 5:49 pm From: Jim Forde <jimforde...> Subject: [ia-bird] Long-tailed Duck at Cedar Rapids
Thought I should update Jesse's post. The female LONG-TAILED DUCK and goldeneyes had moved to the main lake where they were they viewable from the first parking lot (with restrooms). Unfortunately, I only had dim light to work with but the duck's profile and size was obvious and some details discernible. Jim Forde Cedar Rapids -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<136973155.909764.1574560142380.JavaMail.zimbra...>

Date: 11/23/19 4:25 pm From: Jesse Ellis <calocitta8...> Subject: [ia-bird] Long-tailed Duck, Cedar Lake, Linn
Hey all- While closing out the evening at Cedar Lake, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, I found a female Long-tailed Duck associating with some Goldeneye. The was on the south body of water, the former cooling pond. She was in the channel between the island and the rail-road tracks/path. I watched a bit, got some very meager digiscope shots, and ran to tell Jim Forde. When we returned we couldn't find her again. Lots of Ring-billed Gulls, a handful of Herrings, a few Ruddy Ducks, 2 Hooded Mergansers, and lots of Canada Geese and Mallards rounded out the list. Jesse Ellis Cedar Rapids, IA -- Jesse Ellis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CALNp4Bk7h3Neg9vuKfKzNKECoBbeFKqi0cxte5q%<3DKzW752kyNw...>

Date: 11/23/19 11:11 am From: Dean Hester <dhester1994...> Subject: [ia-bird] Tundra Swans in Amana
Five Tundra Swans continue at the Amana Lily Pond. They were associating with each other and were easy to spot. All had distinct yellow lores. They picked up to feed around 10am, so you'd probably want to get there earlier than that for a good chance to see them. Good birding! -Dean Hester, Tiffin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<b5ff0c15-526f-4e32-9244-e6464e5c12c1...>

Date: 11/22/19 9:15 pm From: Clayton Will <willcfish...> Subject: [ia-bird] Continuing: Greater Scaup at DMACC Campus pond
Continuing: Greater Scaup at DMACC Campus in the East arm of the pond. I arrived after lunch today 11/22/2019, Polk Co. IA. Good photos of nail and iridescent head. The bird was actively diving to feed. Clayton Will, Madrid -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CAHX11sgeh%2BF-Y0-uzqJTwy1xqsjkHfnQmV_%<2BpW2sZ7i1_QVahA...>

Date: 11/22/19 9:13 pm From: Clayton Will <willcfish...> Subject: [ia-bird] Western/Northern calarus/abieticola/jamaicicensis RTHA at Big Creek Lake
Western/Northern calarus/abieticola/jamaicicensis dark RTHA at Big Creek Lake 11/20/2019 Polk Co. Iowa. Clayton Will, Madrid. ID'd by Mike Borle on Raptor ID -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CAHX11shPsnz0Mc8sLgS-8%2BapFmpa4%<2Bt2pMwPLVg7st4-ZnxRYg...>

Date: 11/22/19 9:07 pm From: Clayton Will <willcfish...> Subject: [ia-bird] Continuing Greater Scaup at DMACC Campus pond
Continuing: Greater Scaup at DMACC Campus in the East arm of the pond. I arrived after lunch today 11/22/2019. Good photos of nail and iridescent head. The bird was actively diving to feed. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CAHX11sgm1%3Do5j72oxsFhFZNRdsqej1wojkszwY%<3DkYVLH6u7uUA...>

Date: 11/22/19 2:51 pm From: Wolfgang Oesterreich <wolfoest...> Subject: [ia-bird] ETSP - Ames
After finishing my ride around Ada Hayden Heritage Park this morning, I checked my feeders in the backyard and found a single Eurasian Tree Sparrow (at 1005) with 2 House Sparrows at one feeder. The bird returned at 1221 and 1238. This would be the third Fall-Winter season that I've had one at a feeder. Wolf. Oesterreich Ames [image: image.png] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CAB%<3DdHR1fe6JyL7ZK7fY8aXzbW8eia7qfJce_o2b6fgU1pL4AWA...>

Date: 11/22/19 2:35 pm From: John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...> Subject: [ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 11-22-19
Iowa RBA birds reported from Saturday, November 16, through Friday, November 22, 2019: -RARE Species Mentioned (documentation required) NONE -Additional Species Mentioned Long-tailed Duck Red-throated Loon Iceland Gull Glaucous Gull Townsends Solitaire Red Crossbill *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. ******************** 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 TOWNSENDS SOLITAIRE was seen at the NE end of Lime Creek Nature Center on the 17th. EAST: LINN COUNTY: A GLAUCOUS GULL was seen at the SE section of Cedar Lake on the 17th. DUBUQUE COUNTY: A LONG-TAILED DUCK was seen in the Peosta Channel of the Mississippi River in Dubuque on the 19th. SOUTH CENTRAL: MARION COUNTY: An ICELAND GULL and a RED-THROATED LOON were seen at Red Rock on the 19th. NORTHWEST: WOODBURY COUNTY: 5 RED CROSSBILLS were seen at Graceland Cemetery on the 19th. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The next scheduled report of the Iowa Rare Bird Alert will be for Friday, November 29, 2019 for the weekly report. Should any UNRECORDED or ACCIDENTAL species be reported, an update will be posted. John Bissell Grimes, Iowa <john.annabissell...> <jabissell...> 515-423-6108 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CALXMzt0eNEoMZqWCMh36-0_6e%<3DXewgihTVNO4_DeZeqo4nH19g...>

Date: 11/22/19 1:59 pm From: Larry Reis <lreis...> Subject: [ia-bird] Eurasian tree sparrow
The Eurasian tree sparrow at Lake Meyer Park is still being seen around the feeding station this afternoon. Larry Reis Calmar IA Larry Reis, Naturalist/Resource Manager Winneshiek County Conservation Board 2546 Lake Meyer Road Fort Atkinson, IA 52144 563-534-7145 <naturalist...> www.winneshiekwild.com<http://www.winneshiekwild.com> [cid:<image001.jpg...>] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<SN6PR09MB291111FDF555AA83852ADE7AC5490...>

Date: 11/22/19 1:33 pm From: Don Poggensee <donpoggensee...> Subject: [ia-bird] OWLS IN MOOREHEAD PARK-Ida County
Hi, Did my morning walk of the pines in Moorehead Park west of Ida Grove. The Saw-whet have been moving around a lot and have been hard to locate. Tis morning I found two of the three Saw-whets and also the Barred owl was found in its favorite tree cavity. Don Don Poggensee 174 Lakeview Drive Ida Grove, Iowa 51445-8088 712-364-3491 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<CECBF61E-C9C8-45A4-85FE-9B0D7FB82013...>

Date: 11/22/19 12:52 pm From: Matt Wetrich <go_tWeeting...> Subject: [ia-bird] Announcing: 2020 Minnesota Avian Adventure!
Birders, Carroll and Sac County Conservation Boards welcome you to join us on our 7th annual bus trip to the Bog! Date: Feb. 7-10, 2020 We take a comfy coach bus to Sax-Zim Bog and other areas to find specialty birds of northern Minnesota in the winter. Some of these include Bohemian Waxwing, Great Gray Owl, Northern Hawk Owl, Snowy Owl, Pine Grosbeak, Evening Grosbeak, Spruce Grouse, Sharp-tailed Grouse, Ruffed Grouse, Northern Goshawk, Boreal Chickadee, American Three-toed Woodpecker, and Black-backed Woodpecker. If you'd like more information, please email me at <matt...> Bird on! Matt Wetrich Naturalist, Carroll CCB [cid:78358377-e0f8-4d1e-bf82-5b9c5c041b59] -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<BY5PR04MB6358138EA1013539B9BC6BB28F490...>

Date: 11/22/19 10:53 am From: Floramay & Steve <flstmiller...> Subject: [ia-bird] Birdability
Hello, At the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival this month I met Virginia Rose. She has started a Birdability movement. One of the first steps is to find people in every state who will inventory their state's birding sites and/or events for accessibility for mobility issues. I am hoping that there are people or clubs in Iowa who will support her efforts to find these resources for people who need them. Some of us are getting older and finding that treading some of our favorite places is becoming more challenging. There is also a whole population of people who need this information if they are to be potential birders. Here is her contact information: <info...> and www.birdabilility.com I have personally missed the last several state meetings due to an unexpected femur break that has not been healing in spite of surgeries and therapy. I can still get "out there" on a much more limited basis and have had to rely on "accessible" trail listings. Floramay Miller Ames IA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<ca70977d-949d-36fd-9418-9852dbf9a394...>

Date: 11/22/19 12:29 am From: Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...> Subject: [ia-bird] 2019 fall field season wrapping up soon [not a sighting]
Birders, The fall 2019 field season (August-November) is almost over and it is time to report your sightings for that season. These can be entered through the Iowa Ornithologists' Union website (iowabirds.org). Directions are given under the tab “Iowa’s Birds” then “Report your Sightings” on the drop down. Besides reports of truly vagrant birds, think about including rare but regular birds, notable early and late fall migrants, lingering breeding species and also high counts. Birds reported to eBird are not automatically sent to the IOU database. There is, however, a handy tool for reporting your eBird data. It does require some experience with Microsoft Excel. Ann Johnson has done a nice job listing the steps you need to take to use this “eBird Reporting Tool”. The tool can also be accessed from “Report your Sightings” à “Iowa’s Birds”. Just click on the box that says “eBird Reporting Tool” and then directions will appear on the right-hand side. I really appreciate your contributions, whether a single or multiple sightings. Collectively, they provide the most recent record of birds found in Iowa for the fall season. Thank you in advance for your contributions. Good birding, Brandon Caswell Marion Fall Field Reports editor, Iowa Bird Life -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<0d8c96ff-fed3-4e5a-b3c9-11f0d092a3e4...>

Date: 11/21/19 4:59 pm From: billohde <billohde...> Subject: [ia-bird] Rough-legged hawk
Observed my first Rough-legged hawk of the fall today hovering over some dense grassy cover along Madison Road several miles west of Decorah in Winneshiek County. Bill Ohde Winneshiek County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<9d03c6db-2953-4c82-b704-c7df985c11ea...>

Date: 11/20/19 7:09 pm From: Doug & Nina Harr <dnharr...> Subject: [ia-bird] Birds flycatching at Ledges State Park
Given a nice but breezy day with a 57 degree high temp., I went birding Ledges State Park again this afternoon. Birds were pretty sparse until reaching Lost Lake on the trail. On reaching the lake--still 1/3 frozen over--I found a number of birds plus even some turtles sunning on logs in open water (after we reached a record low of -7 degrees just a week ago). Interesting was the large number of flies and other insects in the air and watching some birds imitating "flycatchers". There was a flock of about 14 Cedar Waxwings, flying out over the lake and catching insects in flight, like they do in the summer. A couple of Red-bellied Woodpeckers were near Lost Lake, one drilling out a rotting tree trunk, and the other catching insects in flight (something I've not seen one do before). Also seen was a late Yellow-rumped Warbler, and a Winter Wren was calling nearby. There were several Red-headed Woodpeckers, plus jays and other common resident species. In summary, it was a pretty good late autumn afternoon hike in the park. Doug Harr Ogden -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CAO6%3DGQeiS6tGNsg0NWm4VJ0qDhQcOq%3DEmur9_yWw%<2BXmCmO92Ag...>

Date: 11/20/19 3:10 pm From: Ty Smedes <ty.smedes...> Subject: [ia-bird] Brown Creeper In Dallas County
While watching birds from my tree stand this morning I saw a Brown Creeper at Beaver Bottoms Wetland, just south of Granger. Also enjoyed some very noisy Pileated activity. Ty Smedes Ty Smedes Nature Photography 411 Kings Place Polk City Iowa 50226-1241 www.smedesphoto.com phone #515-984-9632 "I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it" - Thomas Jefferson -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/8E6BA3B1C365473ABA1E7B5F295F0C76%40TyPC.

Date: 11/20/19 8:08 am From: Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...> Subject: Re: [ia-bird] Re: Nashville Warbler in Cedar Rapids
Indeed very late and a great find despite the circumstances. A new second latest date (not counting a bird found in mid-December). The latest being 11/30. Elliot did a great job with his study. I am just disheartened that I keep learning all these other ways birds can strike objects. It seems like these plexiglass bus stations/smoking stations could be tinted or something along those lines. There may be no steadfast solution to building glass, but it seems like there could (?) be a solution to these other structures. Best, Brandon Caswell Marion On Wed, Nov 20, 2019 at 08:37 Neil Bernstein <tornataornata...> wrote: > I share all the sentiments about hazards to birds of buildings and other > structures. What struck me, however, was the late date for a Nashville > Warbler that was freshly dead. For those interested in bird kills, there > is a lot of professional literature, but here is a link to a Daily Iowan > story from last year about a UI student who took it upon himself to do > surveys: > https://dailyiowan.com/2018/12/04/ui-student-research-found-over-100-birds-collided-into-5-campus-buildings-in-10-weeks/ > > Thank you for all the concerns expressed...Neil > > On Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 5:10:14 PM UTC-6, Neil Bernstein wrote: >> >> On 18 November at the Kirkwood Community College bus stop in Cedar >> Rapids, I found a freshly dead, dry, non-rigor mortis, male Nashville >> Warbler, adult that had hit the plexiglass shelter. >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "IA-BIRD" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<fb476307-9c40-401d-979d-6b7fc60240df...> > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<fb476307-9c40-401d-979d-6b7fc60240df...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CACckiAMOt5k5gFqzCx2%3DKaBW16g5pkZus7NL7YkLna-%<2BzQuHsg...>

Date: 11/20/19 6:37 am From: Neil Bernstein <tornataornata...> Subject: [ia-bird] Re: Nashville Warbler in Cedar Rapids
I share all the sentiments about hazards to birds of buildings and other structures. What struck me, however, was the late date for a Nashville Warbler that was freshly dead. For those interested in bird kills, there is a lot of professional literature, but here is a link to a Daily Iowan story from last year about a UI student who took it upon himself to do surveys: https://dailyiowan.com/2018/12/04/ui-student-research-found-over-100-birds-collided-into-5-campus-buildings-in-10-weeks/ Thank you for all the concerns expressed...Neil On Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 5:10:14 PM UTC-6, Neil Bernstein wrote: > > On 18 November at the Kirkwood Community College bus stop in Cedar Rapids, > I found a freshly dead, dry, non-rigor mortis, male Nashville Warbler, > adult that had hit the plexiglass shelter. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<fb476307-9c40-401d-979d-6b7fc60240df...>

Date: 11/19/19 8:35 pm From: Eliza Willis <trueiowanative...> Subject: [ia-bird] Gray Catbird in Iowa City, Johnson County
I was surprised to see a Gray Catbird in my backyard this afternoon. I believe this is the latest in the year I've seen one at my home. Seemed quite healthy and active. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<5d842c9c-5b77-4274-bd1b-5c76afb36cb6...>

Date: 11/19/19 6:20 pm From: Jim Forde <jimforde...> Subject: [ia-bird] Lake Red Rock RT Loon, Amana Swans
Early this morning I was surprised to see a lot of swans at Amana Lily Lake. There were about 210 Trumpeters and 10 Tundras along the highway at the west side. An oddity was a Trumpeter with a pale bill and no black on its head. At Lake Red Rock I found Ring-billed Gulls numerous above and below the dam. A juv. THAYER's GULL was flying the tailwaters and was the only gull of note for the day. At Whitebreast I scoped a distant RED-THROATED LOON from the end of S71. It may not have been a juvenile because of its white neck which was very noticeable under the sunny conditions. Scoping was somewhat blurry beyond mid lake so most waterfowl were out of range. It looked like Common Mergansers, Mallards and Common Goldeneyes were the ducks present. Jim Forde Cedar Rapids -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<1802686143.1551525.1574216397386.JavaMail.zimbra...>

Date: 11/19/19 3:28 pm From: Jane Clark <jrclark...> Subject: RE: [ia-bird] Nashville Warbler in Cedar Rapids
I have also seen birds hit the clear backboard of outdoor basketball hoops. Jane Clark Polk County From: <ia-bird...> <ia-bird...> On Behalf Of Brandon Caswell Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 5:23 PM To: Neil Bernstein <tornataornata...> Cc: IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> Subject: Re: [ia-bird] Nashville Warbler in Cedar Rapids According to our security guards where I work in Coralville, birds not only hit one of our big glass windows, but also hit a plexiglass “smoking station”, which looks very similar to a bus station. Disturbing. :( Brandon Caswell Marion On Tue, Nov 19, 2019 at 17:10 Neil Bernstein <tornataornata...> <mailto:<tornataornata...> > wrote: On 18 November at the Kirkwood Community College bus stop in Cedar Rapids, I found a freshly dead, dry, non-rigor mortis, male Nashville Warbler, adult that had hit the plexiglass shelter. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/000601d59f31%241c2f3f50%24548dbdf0%<24...>

Date: 11/19/19 3:22 pm From: Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...> Subject: Re: [ia-bird] Nashville Warbler in Cedar Rapids
According to our security guards where I work in Coralville, birds not only hit one of our big glass windows, but also hit a plexiglass “smoking station”, which looks very similar to a bus station. Disturbing. :( Brandon Caswell Marion On Tue, Nov 19, 2019 at 17:10 Neil Bernstein <tornataornata...> wrote: > On 18 November at the Kirkwood Community College bus stop in Cedar Rapids, > I found a freshly dead, dry, non-rigor mortis, male Nashville Warbler, > adult that had hit the plexiglass shelter. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "IA-BIRD" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<a94ed201-b6ef-4460-af01-823a0624ac0d...> > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<a94ed201-b6ef-4460-af01-823a0624ac0d...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CACckiANmqOKkMbL9nELku37h%<2BQR_ELHDqZvP0E4b3izgjdPTuQ...>

Date: 11/19/19 3:10 pm From: Neil Bernstein <tornataornata...> Subject: [ia-bird] Nashville Warbler in Cedar Rapids
On 18 November at the Kirkwood Community College bus stop in Cedar Rapids, I found a freshly dead, dry, non-rigor mortis, male Nashville Warbler, adult that had hit the plexiglass shelter. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<a94ed201-b6ef-4460-af01-823a0624ac0d...>

Date: 11/19/19 12:34 pm From: Diane Dentlinger <dianedentlinger...> Subject: [ia-bird] Monona County
I just pulled into Lewis and Clark park off of hwy 175 a few minutes this afternoon and on the water saw Canada, greater white-fronted and at least 1 or 2 cackling geese. Also a couple of common goldeneye and coots. Diane Dentlinger Polk Co -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CAAjkBW91hXsKqo%3DqqyNCUW21YywnA07iCxTthEjCm%<2B0Cn0kASw...>

Date: 11/19/19 11:16 am From: Rob Towler <rjtowler3369...> Subject: [ia-bird] Red Crossbills - Woodbury County
Graceland Cemetery (north end) - Sioux City - 11/19 - Noon 5 - Red Crossbill (3m. 2f.) 3 - Brown Creeper Many E. Bluebirds, Robins, Juncos, WB Nuthatches, and N. Flickers active as well. It was nice to enjoy one of our few remaining 50 degree days with high bird activity over lunch! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<db8ca0e3-1e96-4918-8048-6fcce5520712...>

Date: 11/19/19 9:29 am From: david.shealer <david.shealer...> Subject: [ia-bird] Long-tailed Duck, Dubuque
Apologies for the late post. On behalf of Kristin and John Anderson-Bricker, the original finders, I report a very cooperative female Long-tailed Duck in the Peosta channel of the Mississippi River in Dubuque. The bird was first reported on Sunday and was still in the same spot when Brandon Caswell and I checked this morning. The best viewing spot is at the boat ramp in AY McDonald park, just south of Lock & Dam #11 at the end of Volunteer Drive. Take the Kerper Blvd. exit off of Hwy 151 (the last exit before crossing the river into Wisconsin) and turn left onto Kerper Blvd. until it ends at Hawthorn St. Turn right and follow the signs to the park. Dave Shealer Dubuque Dubuque County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<91d168f4-2ddc-4ebc-b3cb-8e537865d67d...>

Date: 11/18/19 5:16 pm From: John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...> Subject: [ia-bird] Early/Late Date Spreadsheet Updated - No Sighting
With the latest release of Iowa Bird Life, I have updated the Early/Late Date spreadsheet on the website. Only one species, the Black-throated Blue Warbler had a new late departure date. Good birding, John Bissell Grimes -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CALXMzt1k%2Bkv%3DX8-bp9o1trBHeQ%3DBLmQK5PVDG-Lh%3DFXtsv%3Dg%<3DQ...>

Date: 11/17/19 7:27 pm From: Jane Clark <jrclark...> Subject: [ia-bird] Des Moines Audubon Tuesday
Des Moines Audubon Program Tuesday, November 19, 7 p.m. Bumbling After Bumblebees By Stephanie Shepherd, Iowa DNR And Meet the new Avian Biologist for DNR Stephanie Shepherd has been a biologist with the Iowa DNR's Wildlife Diversity Program for the last 14 years. In 2018 and 2019, she was given the opportunity to help investigate the Iowa status of the federally endangered Rusty-patched Bumblebee (Bombus affinis). Stephanie will present on the results of those two years of surveys as well as the broader picture of bumblebees and their place in Iowa's ecosystems. Anna Buckardt Thomas, the new Avian Ecologist for the Iowa DNR's Wildlife Diversity Program, will also be attending the meeting to introduce herself to our members. She is in the process of building her research and monitoring program and would like to hear any thoughts on pressing or interesting conservation or research needs in the state, Des Moines Audubon meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are held in the lunchroom of the Northwest Community Center, which is located at 5110 Franklin Avenue in Des Moines. The Center is just west of Franklin Library. If you have questions about the meeting place or the program, please contact Jane Clark at 515-223-5047 or mailto:<jrclark...> . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/002301d59dc0%2416ebee20%2444c3ca60%<24...>

Date: 11/17/19 3:46 pm From: Jim Forde <jimforde...> Subject: [ia-bird] Glaucous Gull at Cedar Rapids
Tonight at 4 p.m. a juv. GLAUCOUS GULL was at the southeast section of Cedar Lake. It was a giant amongst the few hundred Ring-billed Gulls and 4 Am. Herring Gulls resting on the ice. Jim Forde Cedar Rapids -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<1945490009.111783.1574034409779.JavaMail.zimbra...>

Date: 11/17/19 12:40 pm From: 'Betty Lucas' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> Subject: [ia-bird] Townsend's Solitaire, Cerro Gordo County
There was a Townsend's Solitaire on the northeast end of Lime Creek Nature Area this morning in Mason City. It was seen perched at the top of a snag, and vocalized once. This is the same area where one was seen a few years ago. Betty LucasRita GoransonMason City, IA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<1786360454.973728.1574023194742...>

Date: 11/17/19 10:01 am From: Paul D. B. Skrade <skradepa...> Subject: [ia-bird] Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Hello All, Larry Reis discovered a Eurasian Tree Sparrow coming to the feeders at Lake Meyer Park in Winneshiek County on 11/7. I think he’s having some trouble posting to the list but I saw the bird there at 8 this morning, 11/17. Paul Skrade Decorah, Winneshiek County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<6062B05A-1BE2-48A5-95DF-F69637C6B0BD...>

Date: 11/17/19 3:10 am From: Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...> Subject: [ia-bird] ICBC trip to Quad Cities canceled today (not a sighting)
The trip that was scheduled for 11-17-19 is cancelled. It may or may not be rescheduled for a later date. Good birding, Brandon Caswell Marion -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CACckiAPd7BrQ09REM_5dQvw7RBjOke7U1%<3Dk1Fgr0uhpQaDYdZQ...>

Date: 11/16/19 9:30 am From: Linda Rudolph <lgrudolph...> Subject: [ia-bird] Turkey Vulture and Hermit Thrush - Oakdale Research Campus- Johnson County
I had seen a Hermit Thrush on Thursday at the Oakdale Research Campus and didn't have my camera with me for photo documentation. I went back today and the thrush was in the same location. It perched in a tree about 6 feet away from me and a little over my head. As I had my camera up to capture a photo, a Turkey Vulture flew right over my head. That was quite a surprise. I think it was probably roosting in the trees and unfortunately I scared it up. I haven't seen a Turkey Vulture since Oct 20th and a Hermit Thrush since Oct 23rd and with all the snow and cold weather it seems a little unusual that these two birds are hanging around. Linda Rudolph Coralville -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<CO2PR03MB2245E0100E7D351B564F23BCBC730...>

Date: 11/15/19 2:49 pm From: Gerald White <apuffin...> Subject: [ia-bird] Not a sighting House X EUTS
https://ebird.org/checklist/S61338077?fbclid=IwAR03I2C7o-icrLg6js-1Rk04LEx8VN6ysRy89_ePvZA5GqIV6bBv1hcSdRU An interesting E Bird report of a suspected hybrid House X Eurasian Tree Sparrow -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<b63c051a-6807-4e27-8382-c27637331c23...>

Date: 11/15/19 2:11 pm From: John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...> Subject: [ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 11-15-19
Iowa RBA birds reported from Saturday, November 9, through Friday, November 15, 2019: -RARE Species Mentioned (documentation required) NONE -Additional Species Mentioned Western Grebe Glaucous Gull Spotted Towhee *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. ******************** 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: JOHNSON COUNTY: A GLAUCOUS GULL was seen from Scales Point at Coralville Lake on the 12th. CENTRAL: POLK COUNTY: A SPOTTED TOWHEE was seen in a yard in Johnston on the 10th. 2 WESTERN GREBES were seen at Saylorville on the 12th. The WESTERN GREBE, which has been hanging around at Grays Lake, was last seen on the 12th. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The next scheduled report of the Iowa Rare Bird Alert will be for Friday, November 22, 2019 for the weekly report. Should any UNRECORDED or ACCIDENTAL species be reported, an update will be posted. John Bissell Grimes, Iowa <john.annabissell...> <jabissell...> 515-423-6108 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CALXMzt28N7n%3D-QemnMJ5wOF6K6Bqb_4N89D%<3D0G_-qWr_i4osVg...>

Date: 11/14/19 9:03 am From: Clayton Will <willcfish...> Subject: [ia-bird] FOY - Pine Siskin's in Madrid
Two Pine Siskin's at the feeders and heated waterer this morning along with Goldfinch, Junco's, House Finch, Blue Jay's, Cardinal's, Crow's and House Sparrow's! Clayton Will, Madrid -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<CAHX11sgLg9z-W-XdcXOknxsyTcWyNMmmEeFmo8KH-uXKih39TQ...>

Date: 11/13/19 4:25 pm From: 'Michael Johnston' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> Subject: [ia-bird] Eurasian Tree Sparrows
We don’t pay a lot of attention to the feeders in the winter because we are down to Juncos, House Sparrows, Blue Jays, and not much more. Today there was a tremendous surprise as we have a pair of Eurasian Tree Sparrows in the mix. The dark ear patch makes them easy to spot amount the House Sparrows. We are located just a few miles northeast from Waterloo. Mike and Sandy Johnston -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<558137B7-BC27-4A58-8EF6-CF11042C791F...>

Date: 11/13/19 1:58 pm From: Doug & Nina Harr <dnharr...> Subject: [ia-bird] Unusual Fox Sparrow
This afternoon, during a Boone Co. snowfall, we had about 100 birds at our feeders, mostly juncos, House Finches & House Sparrows. Our first backyard Fox Sparrow of this fall also showed up on the ground near our house, but it was an uncommon color. Every one we've had here in past years, plus everything I've seen out in woods this fall, has been the Red Fox Sparrow, the Midwest's common group variety. But this one looked much more like the Sooty Fox Sparrow, typical out near the Pacific NW coast. It was very dark gray, with contrasting reddish tail and outer wings plus very heavily streaked breast and flanks. However, a Sooty typically does not have much streaking on the upper back, while this individual did. So perhaps it was just a much different colored Red Fox Sparrow than I've seen here before. Tried taking a photo through a window and the falling snow, but it did not turn out well before the bird flew away, and it has not yet returned. Doug Harr Ogden -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CAO6%3DGQcPPC%2BUrTgtm-pUpQhojuL_Pv7nfB7ohy2Jn%<2BeXQdVKSA...>

Date: 11/13/19 12:13 pm From: Larry Dau <lgdau9...> Subject: [ia-bird] Boone County sightings
Yesterday I saw a flock of about 50 Snow Buntings on E57 a mile west of Luther. At my feeders today- 3 White-throated Sparrows 2-Fox Sparrows 1-Northern Flicker I am seeing a flock of Cedar Waxwings most days. Sunday before the storm, 3 Yellow-rump Warblers were sitting on our back deck railing looking in the window, then flying at the window edges looking for insects, Larry Dau Boone Co. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CAFuMxAjkD8AUfsSYzYWrD1p%2B9aPQSNWBZMW7NqYs_2hjvVJA%<3DA...>

Date: 11/12/19 4:14 pm From: Jim Forde <jimforde...> Subject: [ia-bird] Glaucous Gull at Coralville Lake
Tonight at Scales Pointe I scoped a distant 1st or 2nd cycle GLAUCOUS GULL amongst a couple hundred Ring-billed Gulls resting on ice. The open waters yielded just a few diving ducks and no loons. All could be ice by tomorrow. Lake Macbride was mostly open and I saw one remaining Common Loon, at the south arm. Jim Forde Cedar Rapids -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<1529504210.117531.1573604055944.JavaMail.zimbra...>

Date: 11/12/19 11:50 am From: Dennis Thompson <cndthomps...> Subject: [ia-bird] Western Grebes and Snow Buntings at Saylorville
Two WESTERN GREBES were off the west Saylorville Dam pullout this afternoon. Their might have been a third, but it was too far out in the heat shimmer to get a positive ID. Also, eight SNOW BUNTINGS were flying around the area. Denny Thompson Johnston -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/00a301d59992%245fcc30f0%241f6492d0%<24...>

Date: 11/11/19 2:04 pm From: newtja84 <newtja84...> Subject: [ia-bird] Humboldt County
Coming home today I saw a number of flocks of Lapland Longspurs many that numbered in the hundreds. I was able to pick out a few Horned Larks, and a couple of Snow Buntings from some of flocks, and one of the flocks was assailed upon by a Northern Shrike (which is always a nice bird to find in Humboldt County). Also driving home today from town I found a Bufflehead on one of the farmer ponds, which was a mild surprise considering the conditions. Overall pretty breezy, fairly cold...but it will improve as the week proceeds I hope. Jacob Newton Humboldt County -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<60ba92c0-aa49-4aca-85e2-508921c52da1...>

Date: 11/11/19 10:15 am From: Alan Orr <akorr...> Subject: [ia-bird] Saw-whet Owl
Northern Saw-whet Owl observed at Martin Lake (Greenbelt Lake) in Waterloo, Black Hawk CO. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<6E6AC18A-836A-4064-BF5C-78867D568D4C...>

Date: 11/11/19 9:58 am From: Alan Orr <akorr...> Subject: [ia-bird] bird post
“The feeder activity has really picked up with the snow.” -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<0396002A-1DE1-4864-8BE7-D276F9467B11...>

Date: 11/10/19 6:21 pm From: Don Poggensee <donpoggensee...> Subject: [ia-bird] Saw-whet Owl in Moorhead Park-Ida County
Hi, Under cold overcast skies, I did a new search for wintering Saw-whet owl this afternoon. We now have a total of three Saw-whet here in Moorehead Park west of Ida Grove. If you have never seen a Saw-whet up close, we would love to show you what we have this winter. To all my fellow veterans out there, thank you for your service to our country. Don Don Poggensee 174 Lakeview Drive Ida Grove, Iowa 51445-8088 712-364-3491 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<31E6AD14-8563-4A3D-80D6-D303DDD82168...>

Date: 11/10/19 2:18 pm From: Dennis Thompson <cndthomps...> Subject: [ia-bird] Spotted Towhee in Johnston
I have been lamenting the recent lack of feeder activity in my yard, but things just picked up with the arrival of a male SPOTTED TOWHEE. I'll post if it's still present tomorrow morning. Denny Thompson Johnston -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/000401d59814%24b4dc4500%241e94cf00%<24...>

Date: 11/10/19 8:13 am From: 'RICHARD SAYLES' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> Subject: [ia-bird] Orange crowned Warblers
3 Orange Crowned Warblers in the woods behind the house. Blue gray head olive green back. Surprise Sunday morning bird. Dick Sayles Buffalo Iowa Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<3BA16C12-9212-4CEC-92CE-3C12BC5A4F95...>

Date: 11/9/19 5:26 pm From: Maria Story <mmangano13...> Subject: [ia-bird] Re: Iowa Co: Tundra Swans at Amana Lily Lake
The swans continue at Lily Pond in Amana. I don't have a scope and it was overcast today so I couldn't tell the difference between tundra and trumpeter swans. I'm confident I identified trumpeter swans and there were probably also tundra swans. I also saw two greater white-fronted geese. Maria Story Johnson Co On Tue, Nov 5, 2019 at 2:55 PM Jim Forde <jimforde...> wrote: > The Lily Lake has been a good spot for Tundra Swans in the past and today > I scoped 5 (1 juvenile) amongst the Trumpeter Swans > at the southwest portion. Feeding and sleeping > swans can be difficult to identify but I waited them out from the southside > path. > > > Jim Forde > > Cedar Rapids > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "IA-BIRD" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<117455686.1079230.1572987327527.JavaMail.zimbra...> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CA%2BxbWYELLrzK2SfqgMVA49jRoBqea24Yj3Pu0e_T%<2BPE7qz4a0w...>

Date: 11/9/19 4:32 pm From: Don Poggensee <donpoggensee...> Subject: [ia-bird] Saw-whet Owls in Moorhead Park-Ida County
Hi, Checking the pine trees for Saw-whet Owls today in Moorehead Park west of Ida Grove, I found our second wintering Saw-whet, so our total now is two. Don Don Poggensee 174 Lakeview Drive Ida Grove, Iowa 51445-8088 712-364-3491 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<2DD37175-ADD1-4D04-8C9D-1A4962C443C9...>

Date: 11/9/19 2:26 pm From: Doug & Nina Harr <dnharr...> Subject: [ia-bird] N. Shrike in Polk Co.
I found a Northern Shrike at Big Creek Recreation Area about 2:45 this afternoon. Perched atop some shrubs & small trees along the paved boat ramp access road on the NW edge of Big Creek RA, it then flew off towards the cell tower in crop fields farther NW and disappeared. Doug Harr Ogden -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CAO6%3DGQcU4Fu6NLGf0%<2BDGrEft6EbuCsroL6y2pPHGa3735fMCsQ...>

Date: 11/9/19 12:10 pm From: John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...> Subject: [ia-bird] Snow Bunting at Saylorville
It was a relatively slow morning at Saylorville, but I did locate a Snow Bunting at Cherry Glen. Good birding John Bissell Grimes -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CALXMzt2nqTfSmDy3VfQBJ%2Bv7eC%<3DvFaqfnce81ZUR8Jf6ErbmoQ...>

Date: 11/8/19 9:00 pm From: William Huser <billfhuser...> Subject: [ia-bird] Woodbury County Birds
Friday, Nov 8, 2019; Woodbury County, IA: Sandhill Lake: American Pipits, 3 standing on lake ice. Owego: Harlan's Red-Tailed Hawk, 1 ad. Possible Prairie Falcon, 1 last seen near 280th and Garner The Square (Fayette Ave & 280th, north 1/2 mile) Tundra Swan, 7 lounging on ice and feeding in adjacent open water Bill Huser & Jerry Probst South Sioux City, NE -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CAJ_QbcbjPUUvmP-oTykch__UXXQA%<2BTjiQDR9_26nbt2krtx-dg...>

Date: 11/8/19 4:58 pm From: Dean Hester <dhester1994...> Subject: [ia-bird] Re: Gray's Lake Western Grebe - YES, Red-necked Grebe - NO
Thanks for the update! -Dean Hester On Friday, November 8, 2019 at 1:03:35 PM UTC-6, John Bissell wrote: > > The Western Grebe is still being easily seen at Gray’s Lake, but I haven’t > seen the Red-necked Grebe in a couple of days now. > > > > I saw my FOS Common Merganser at the big pond at Waterworks Park. > > > > Good birding, > > John Bissell > > Grimes > > > NOTICE: This message (including any attachments) is intended for a > specific individual and may contain information that is either confidential > or legally protected. If you believe that it has been sent to you in > error, please reply to the sender that you have received the message in > error, then delete it. If you are not the intended recipient, you are > hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying > of this communication is strictly prohibited. Thank you. EMC071856 > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<bf023615-921c-4797-8298-9399e54a0cad...>

Date: 11/8/19 2:19 pm From: John and Anna Bissell <john.annabissell...> Subject: [ia-bird] Iowa RBA: 11-8-19
Iowa RBA birds reported from Saturday, November 2, through Friday, November 8, 2019: -RARE Species Mentioned (documentation required) -Additional Species Mentioned Tundra Swan (Central) Surf Scoter Black Scoter Western Grebe Red-necked Grebe Lesser Black-backed Gull Forsters Tern (3rd latest) Red Crossbill *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. ******************** 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: 2 WESTERN GREBES were seen at Clear Lake on the 5th. NORTHEAST: BLACK HAWK COUNTY: A SURF SCOTER was seen at Prairie Lakes Park on the 5th. A BLACK SCOTER joined it on the 6th. EAST: LINN COUNTY: A LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL is still being seen at Cedar Lake on the 3rd. A late FORSTERS TERN was seen at Cedar Lake on the 6th. SOUTHEAST: LEE COUNTY: A GLAUCOUS GULL was seen at the Ft Madison riverfront on the 8th. CENTRAL: DALLAS COUNTY: A TUNDRA SWAN was seen at Marsh Farm Wetland on the 3rd. It was last seen on the 5th. POLK COUNTY: A WESTERN GREBE was seen at Saylorville off the dam on the 3rd. A RED-NECKED GREBE joined it on the 5th. Both birds were last seen on the 6th. Only the WESTERN GREBE was still being seen on the 8th. A RED-NECKED GREBE was seen at Saylorville on the 6th. NORTHWEST: WEBSTER COUNTY: A RED CROSSBILL was seen 7 miles north of Fort Dodge on the 2nd. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The next scheduled report of the Iowa Rare Bird Alert will be for Friday, November 15, 2019 for the weekly report. Should any UNRECORDED or ACCIDENTAL species be reported, an update will be posted. John Bissell Grimes, Iowa <john.annabissell...> <jabissell...> 515-423-6108 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<CALXMzt2x-9CDxCpifzZ1cN1otEJjZ9K23qHVFHNm3wN6936EEA...>

Date: 11/8/19 12:19 pm From: Ellen Fuller <cfuller989...> Subject: [ia-bird] Glaucous Gull
This AM at the Fort Madison river front, there was a first year (winter) Glaucous Gull. It was at the way south end of the park near where the casino boat used to dock. Chuck Fuller Burlington -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CADNk8fYPumr0ZBgocHAXDH0cjezevhRtpyqJ%<2B0R_TQDOzva2kw...>

Date: 11/8/19 11:03 am From: John Bissell <John.N.Bissell...> Subject: [ia-bird] Gray's Lake Western Grebe - YES, Red-necked Grebe - NO
The Western Grebe is still being easily seen at Gray's Lake, but I haven't seen the Red-necked Grebe in a couple of days now. I saw my FOS Common Merganser at the big pond at Waterworks Park. Good birding, John Bissell Grimes NOTICE: This message (including any attachments) is intended for a specific individual and may contain information that is either confidential or legally protected. If you believe that it has been sent to you in error, please reply to the sender that you have received the message in error, then delete it. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Thank you. EMC071856 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<MN2PR20MB321371BCBD7025DBDA36B5ECA97B0...>

Date: 11/8/19 7:21 am From: Robert Thorbrogger <rthorbrogger...> Subject: [ia-bird] lake ducks ...Big Spirit Lake
flocks coming and going....scaup, redheads, canvasbacks, buffleheads, also mallards and shovelers...beautiful in the sunlight S end of lake calm bob thorbrogger -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<5772689e-ade2-44ec-be56-57c1db30954e...>

Date: 11/7/19 9:02 pm From: Clayton Will <willcfish...> Subject: [ia-bird] Not a sighting- REAP Regional Assemblies
Birder's in Iowa have the opportunity to make suggestions for the use of REAP funds at the 19 REAP Regional Assemblies coming up around the state. One thing that I have requested from Boone County Conservation are a couple of elevated Bird Blinds. We all know those locations where there are migratory waterfowl we can see through the tops of the weeds but cannot have access or elevation for scoping. Some areas just need a path through the grasslands/weeds to an elevated location. The REAP program is one of the most effective in the state and I'm hoping Birder's can benefit from some of the funds we've all donated to over the years! Clayton Will, Madrid https://www.iowadnr.gov/Conservation/REAP/REAP-Public-Participation/REAP-Regional-Assemblies?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CAHX11shWAQ8yxrJihbbAHVLxNo93_rkztZsuw3zUi%<2BBD6-_HYQ...>

Date: 11/7/19 7:24 pm From: Dean Hester <dhester1994...> Subject: [ia-bird] Re: Des Moines area birds this morning
Would really appreciate updates on the grebe situation if anyone is out and about tomorrow or Saturday morning. Will probably make the drive out to see them on Saturday. On Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 12:44:21 PM UTC-6, John Bissell wrote: > > The Western Grebe is still present at Gray’s Lake, but I wasn’t able to > locate the Red-necked Grebe. > > > > I did see my FOS American Tree Sparrows at Waterworks Park. > > > > Good birding, > > John Bissell > > Grimes > > > NOTICE: This message (including any attachments) is intended for a > specific individual and may contain information that is either confidential > or legally protected. If you believe that it has been sent to you in > error, please reply to the sender that you have received the message in > error, then delete it. If you are not the intended recipient, you are > hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying > of this communication is strictly prohibited. Thank you. EMC071856 > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<b4b10215-e064-4352-8866-420c2908dfeb...>

Date: 11/7/19 1:31 pm From: Don Poggensee <donpoggensee...> Subject: [ia-bird] Saw-whet Owl-Moorehead Park Ida County.
Hi, With our first wintering Saw-whet Owl here in Moorehead Park, Ida County, we have not found any more. We should get more as we get into later November & December, if past years, are any indication on their timing. Here is an image I made today. This Saw-whet has been moving a lot at night from tree to tree, and has be difficult to find each day. Don -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<9B2BD547-1C7E-487A-A347-E619C16118FB...>

Date: 11/7/19 11:55 am From: Ellen Fuller <cfuller989...> Subject: [ia-bird] Both Shrikes
After the abrupt change of weather, I had both the Loggerhead and Northern Shrike this afternoon in Des Moines County. They were in different locations: the Northern Shrike was near the jct. of 40th Ave. and 170th street The Loggerhead Shrike was 1 mile or so north of the jct. of Meeker's Landing Road and 40th Ave. on 40th Ave. This is off of County 99 north of Burlington. This is my first 2 Shrike day ever and only the 4th time I have seen the Northern Shrike in Des Moines County. Chuck Fuller Burlington -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CADNk8fZSWZ7WcHqeTMgLoPd0egQCjN7Vz-mm8Pdq9%<3DO4mzNqJw...>

Date: 11/7/19 10:44 am From: John Bissell <John.N.Bissell...> Subject: [ia-bird] Des Moines area birds this morning
The Western Grebe is still present at Gray's Lake, but I wasn't able to locate the Red-necked Grebe. I did see my FOS American Tree Sparrows at Waterworks Park. Good birding, John Bissell Grimes NOTICE: This message (including any attachments) is intended for a specific individual and may contain information that is either confidential or legally protected. If you believe that it has been sent to you in error, please reply to the sender that you have received the message in error, then delete it. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Thank you. EMC071856 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<MN2PR20MB32136E8998AA9D2A786E3EBBA9780...>

Date: 11/7/19 8:13 am From: Wendy VanDeWalle <wtvandewalle...> Subject: [ia-bird] Not a sighting: Need a scope to make a sighting.
Hello all! I’m looking for a good, used spotting scope, since mine went crashing to the pavement yesterday. I like to buy used when I can to save on natural resources, plus I have two girls in college right now! Maybe you have upgraded recently or know a retired birder who isn’t using theirs anymore? Please email me. Wendy VanDeWalle Brandon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<645C4103-7207-405F-81E8-453776FBA263...>

Date: 11/7/19 4:29 am From: Tom Schilke <tom.schilke...> Subject: [ia-bird] Late Nashville warbler repeat
Yesterday (Nov.6th) I watched the sun come up perched in a female red cedar tree in Hardin Co. Birds were active along the prairie, brushy edge. Of the 24 bird species I watched, one was a late Nashville warbler. The third latest NAWA listed is Nov. 7th, 2009. My journal shows that it was seen and reported by me, from the same location, the same tree, in the same fence line, within 10 feet of where I saw and photographed the bird yesterday! After a day in Des Moines, I returned to sit again in the same tree, this time for the last hour of daylight in heavy wind blown snow - quite a switch from the sunny fall morning. One would have to ponder the wisdom in this as one would think everything would be hunkered down in the cold, wind and snow. Not so. Song sparrows foraged in the grass, a wood duck flew over my head, and a pair of great horned owls started hooting on cue. The deer were active, white snow clinging to their backs and antlers. A few days ago a sharp shinned hawk flushed a conservative 250 robins from the same patch along with about 50 cedar waxwings and the small flock of rusty blackbirds I had been watching. Since the private landowner put 40 acres of marginal row crop into CRP the bird numbers, including non hunted pheasants have skyrocketed. Oddities such as a Jaeger, saw whet owls, cattle egret, N. shrike, etc. have been seen from this spot which is just a regular piece of basically degraded, pasture and farm ground restored to habitat for wildlife and humanity. Some farmers in the area think he is crazy - think of all the money that could be made by farming it. The owner is a modern day hero in my book, who has all he needs - and more. Tom Schilke - Waterloo -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<4D09F948-D229-48D4-907A-AE83983F4353...>

Date: 11/7/19 12:45 am From: Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...> Subject: [ia-bird] 2019 LRGV and Iowa warbler slam albums (past sightings)
Birders, Here are the links to a couple albums I put together. There won't be adds or anything like that, just seamless viewing since I have a "Pro" Flickr account. 2019 April Texas/LRGV trip (102 photos in the order Dean Hester and I saw stuff...as you can see we got our cherry on top before we even had a cake). This was just a fraction of the pictures Dean and I took on the trip. We photographed tons of herps as well. https://www.flickr.com/photos/closebirdencounters/albums/72157711155022327 2019 Iowa Wood-Warbler Slam (57 photos in eBird's taxonomic order, excluding Northern Waterthrush...no photo in 2019 and Louisiana Waterthrush...doc shot was not saved from spring IOU trip, I did get an audio recording, which is on eBird). https://www.flickr.com/photos/closebirdencounters/albums/72157711468935121 Please enjoy! Brandon Caswell Marion -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<CACckiAPaypRDnzNMUEOPQtXKhen25o_UMTkR4YJJzxRqEgHKcw...>

Date: 11/6/19 2:27 pm From: Brandon Caswell <brandon.caswell83...> Subject: [ia-bird] Re: Surf Scoter
Both scoters, the BLACK and SURF, were still together at Prairie Lakes Park in Cedar Falls at 3pm. I was able to get some photos of the two interacting a bit. The Black seemed more interested in the Surf and continually made floating passes by it. Thanks Cedar Falls/Waterloo birding crew for posting about these nice finds. Brandon Caswell Marion On Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 8:20:18 AM UTC-6, dave eastman wrote: > > Relocated the Surf Scoter near the south end of the south lake this AM. A > Black Scoter joined the Surf Scoter and some Ruddy Ducks which it closely > resembled except for the larger size. Both Scoters remained when I left > just before 8 AM. > > Dave Eastman > Cedar Falls > > > On Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 5:26:02 PM UTC-6, Alan Orr wrote: >> >> Surf Scoter on Prairie Lakes Park, Cedar Falls, Black Hawk CO. Observed >> on large pool >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<6b18299e-0c0c-478f-85fa-ca89332dc576...>

Date: 11/6/19 11:39 am From: 'Reid Allen' via IA-BIRD <ia-bird...> Subject: [ia-bird] Red-necked Grebe
Still at Gray's Lake, close to west shore. Western Grebe is also there. iPhone Mail Pam & Reid Allen West Des Moines, Iowa -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<E4075049-FBD3-4E57-8395-6EC7597669C5...>

Date: 11/6/19 11:28 am From: Jesse Ellis <calocitta8...> Subject: [ia-bird] Forster’s Tern, Cedar Lake, Linn Co
Hey all A very late Forster’s Tern was at Cedar Lake in Cedar Rapids yesterday and this morning. The bird is a worn juvenile appearing very much like the bird so labeled in Sibley. I got some terrible photos that I will place on my eBird list for those interested. My understanding is that this ties the third latest date for this species. Jesse Ellis Cedar Rapids, Linn -- Jesse Ellis -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<CALNp4Bk-mN2ZJLE2bzTrNEwUSwhmvpV13u8dwcRg1fLN4TwUYQ...>

Date: 11/6/19 8:31 am From: Dennis Thompson <cndthomps...> Subject: [ia-bird] Red-necked Grebe at Saylorville
There was a RED-NECKED GREBE off Saylorville Dam this morning. The number of GREAT EGRETS below the dam has bumped up to nine the last couple of days. Denny Thompson Johnston -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/005601d594bf%24a2f5cda0%24e8e168e0%<24...>

Date: 11/6/19 6:20 am From: dave eastman <daveeastman929...> Subject: [ia-bird] Re: Surf Scoter
Relocated the Surf Scoter near the south end of the south lake this AM. A Black Scoter joined the Surf Scoter and some Ruddy Ducks which it closely resembled except for the larger size. Both Scoters remained when I left just before 8 AM. Dave Eastman Cedar Falls On Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 5:26:02 PM UTC-6, Alan Orr wrote: > > Surf Scoter on Prairie Lakes Park, Cedar Falls, Black Hawk CO. Observed on > large pool > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<2b67db07-05f4-480d-a52b-f601962458cf...>

Date: 11/6/19 6:15 am From: Loren Padelford <lpdlfrd...> Subject: [ia-bird] Lake Manawa, Pottawattamie County
We birded Lake Manawa this yesterday afternoon. Highlights are: Hooded Merganser - 150+ Red-breasted Merganser - approx. 50 Bufflehead - approx. 30 Horned Grebe - 6 Common Loon - 12 Loren and Babs Padelford Bellevue, NE <lpdlfrd...> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<BB7736CB-23E7-48C4-9425-CC13FB274B77...>

Date: 11/6/19 5:54 am From: Robert Thorbrogger <rthorbrogger...> Subject: [ia-bird] cornfield mallards
1000s just E of Jemmerson, W off of Peoria Ave, N of Dickinson County fairgrounds in and over picked cornfield bob thorbrogger -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<0e02b7fd-76e8-44f1-bd7b-9a721c7440a7...>

Date: 11/5/19 3:49 pm From: Alan Orr <alan.orr...> Subject: [ia-bird] Re: Surf Scoter
This was originally attempted to be posted at 3:30pm without success. Thanks to the administrator the glitch was fixed, but two identical postings occurred On Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 5:26:02 PM UTC-6, Alan Orr wrote: > > Surf Scoter on Prairie Lakes Park, Cedar Falls, Black Hawk CO. Observed on > large pool > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<887efefb-f8bd-414e-bfdd-9eaa87ffdb67...>

Date: 11/5/19 3:37 pm From: englander.julie <englander.julie...> Subject: [ia-bird] Not a sighting: Birding area possibility
Hello - Would any of our bird organizations be interested in contacting these people about arranging birding trips on this property. Thoughts? See the link below. Perhaps many of you know about this already. https://www.thegazette.com/subject/life/couple-creates-nonprofit-for-wildlife-sanctuary-on-100-acres-near-amana-wishes-for-wildlife-foundation-20191104 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<80e85c04-3b04-4b56-9dd5-5f3932b6139c...>

Date: 11/5/19 3:26 pm From: Alan Orr <alan.orr...> Subject: [ia-bird] Surf Scoter in Black Hawk
Surf Scoter on main pond at Prairie Lakes Park, Cedar Falls, Black Hawk CO. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<ecb14592-5338-462b-a6e5-23522d55839a...>

Date: 11/5/19 3:26 pm From: Alan Orr <alan.orr...> Subject: [ia-bird] Surf Scoter
Surf Scoter on Prairie Lakes Park, Cedar Falls, Black Hawk CO. Observed on large pool -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<5187a2ee-f6d3-4201-82b1-15115e7f85c6...>

Date: 11/5/19 1:19 pm From: Tom Dougherty <tom.dougherty.sr...> Subject: [ia-bird] Merlin - Red Feather Prairie - Saylorville Lake, Polk Co.
I came across a Merlin at Red Feather Prairie today. Merlins aren't commonly seen around Saylorville Lake and a Merlin had never previously been reported on eBird at Red Feather. Tom Dougherty Urbandale, IA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<a056d176-2364-4749-a92a-20c6c1f42e17...>

Date: 11/5/19 12:55 pm From: Jim Forde <jimforde...> Subject: [ia-bird] Tundra Swans at Amana Lily Lake
The Lily Lake has been a good spot for Tundra Swans in the past and today I scoped 5 (1 juvenile) amongst the Trumpeter Swans at the southwest portion. Feeding and sleeping swans can be difficult to identify but I waited them out from the southside path. Jim Forde Cedar Rapids -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<117455686.1079230.1572987327527.JavaMail.zimbra...>

Date: 11/5/19 12:36 pm From: Rita Goranson <ritag...> Subject: [ia-bird] Western Grebes
Two Western Grebes were seen when checking the overlook at State Park at Clear Lake. Thirteen species of duck and some Tundras in with Trumpeters at Ventura Marsh; a slow day out there. Rita Goranson Mason City, IOwa -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/001a01d59418%24a3635660%24ea2a0320%<24...>

Date: 11/5/19 11:44 am From: Clayton Will <willcfish...> Subject: [ia-bird] Marsh Farm Wetlands - Hutchinson's Goose, possible Black Duck, the Tundra Swan remains and 2 Trumpeter Swans
Marsh Farm Wetlands Dallas County -A loan Hutchinson's Goose came in with a flock of Canada Geese. There was a possible Black Duck not far beyond the dam. Two Trumpeter Swans have joined the continuing Tundra Swan. Clayton Will Madrid -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/CAHX11sh5mdheTPEqD2e%<3DX8YncEc2HwRkyyMmg1dOHxf5dt04Yg...>

Date: 11/5/19 11:31 am From: John Bissell <John.N.Bissell...> Subject: [ia-bird] Gray's Lake Eared Grebe is actually a Red-necked Grebe
Should have went with my gut before posting. Aaron Brees confirmed that the bird I had posted as an Eared Grebe at Gray's Lake is actually a Red-necked Grebe. Good birding, John Bissell Grimes NOTICE: This message (including any attachments) is intended for a specific individual and may contain information that is either confidential or legally protected. If you believe that it has been sent to you in error, please reply to the sender that you have received the message in error, then delete it. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Thank you. EMC071856 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<MN2PR20MB32131DFF13DCEC7894067ABDA97E0...>

Date: 11/5/19 10:19 am From: John Bissell <John.N.Bissell...> Subject: [ia-bird] Gray's Lake Grebes
The Western Grebe is still present at Gray's Lake. Also present was what I believe to be an Eared Grebe (Probably best viewed from the terrace adjacent to the south parking lot since the rest of the park is closed to traffic) and a Pied-billed Grebe. The suspected Eared Grebe was on the opposite end of the lake so a scope is essential. Good birding, John Bissell Grimes NOTICE: This message (including any attachments) is intended for a specific individual and may contain information that is either confidential or legally protected. If you believe that it has been sent to you in error, please reply to the sender that you have received the message in error, then delete it. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Thank you. EMC071856 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<MN2PR20MB321323C5FA2FD2927508C7D8A97E0...>

Date: 11/5/19 6:40 am From: Dean Hester <dhester1994...> Subject: [ia-bird] Harris's sparrows at Hawkeye
At least 2 Harris's Sparrows continue here today at 8:30am, along with many fox sparrows and and savannahas, and the usual suspects. -Dean Hester, Tiffin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "IA-BIRD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ia-bird+<unsubscribe...> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/ia-bird/<14cdd449-4962-4cf6-afdf-f8a02c44012a...>

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