[ia-bird] RE: Possible Western Sandpiper at Terry Trueblood; photos

Mark, I think it is a short billed Western, but I like to see a longer slightly drooped bill when I call a Western. Ray Cummins/Ankeny -Original Message- From: bounce-ia-bird-7...@lists.iowabirds.org [mailto:bounce-ia-bird-7...@lists.iowabirds.org] On Behalf Of Mark Brown Sent:

[ia-bird] Near Sabula

Near Sabula yesterday... Sandhill Crane Chimney Swift Meadowlark --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/PayDues.aspx. - You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: arch...@mail-archive.com.

[ia-bird] Slightly delayed post (5/6-5/7), Hancock and Wright Counties

Sorry for the delay in posting but I was able to do a bit of birding on Tuesday at East Twin Lake in Hancock County. Best birds from my time out were about two dozen Yellow-headed Blackbirds calling and chasing, both Marsh Wrens (FOY) and Soras in abundance, and good looks at 4 Ruddy Ducks

[ia-bird] Re: Terry Trueblood this morning

Just relocated Mark Brown's possible a Western Sandpiper on the south side of the the sand peninsula on the northeast side of Sand Lake (Terry Trueblood). I am getting additional photos. Everything is spot on Western Sandpiper besides the bill length. Sent from my iPhone On May 8, 2014, at

[ia-bird] Waterworks Parks Birds today

Birders, Highlights from Des Moines Waterworks Park today included FOY Blue-headed Vireo FOY Bank Swallows 10 Species of Warbler including 2 FOY Golden-winged, 3 FOY Tennessee, and a FOY Magnolia. Several Least Flycatchers Good birding, John Bissell Grimes -- Count On EMC

[ia-bird] ISU migrants

Hi Birders, Pammel Woods was flooded with migrants this afternoon. In just an hour I had 15 species of warblers and several FOYs. The highlight was a gorgeous male Golden-winged Warbler (FOY). Other observations are listed below. Least Flycatcher - 4 Great Crested Flycatcher - 1 (FOY)

[ia-bird] Avocets at Smith Lake in Kossuth County

There is a group of Avocets on the north beach at Smith Lake, 3 miles north of Algona, in Kossuth County. Pics can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Waters-Edge-Nature-Center/121113403954 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available

[ia-bird] Miss Kite at Algona

Early this AM, an adult Mississippi Kite floated across and landed in the dead Vantage Tree at the end of my block. I'm really gonna miss that bird-lure in a year or so when they finally take it down! Also, a Red-necked Grebe on a small gravel pit on the south side of Algona probably didn't

[ia-bird] IOU/NOU Spring Meeting Update

*Deadline for meals will be END of Day Monday May 12th* *Registration for the Meeting will continue to be available through May 18th (on site).* *Birds seen today* *Fontenelle Forest--AM* Blackburnian (m on 2nd loop of Boardwalk) Kentucky (~4 males: two seen/heard, two heard only, all from

[ia-bird] Bobolinks are back-- Decatur Co

Spotted one bobolink on Tuesday, about 6 yesterday, and one today. Pleasanton Road, south of Leon about 5 miles. --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/PayDues.aspx. - You are currently subscribed

[ia-bird] Black-billed Cuckoo

I had a calling Black-billed Cuckoo 2 miles west of the Croton/Shimek parking lot and 1 mile north on 140th Ave. It sat in a tree adjacent to the road and continued to be very vocal. Chuck Fuller Burlington _cfuller989@aol.com_ (mailto:cfuller...@aol.com) --- This mailing list is

[ia-bird] Story County - Cerulean Warbler

Around 3:30PM today I had an incredible look at a Cerulean Warbler at YMCA Woods in Ames. It was a very vocal male that was making himself very easy to find. At one point he flew within 10 feet of my head, then landed on a branch only 20 feet away, giving me a long, close, stunning look! In my

[ia-bird] Humboldt County warblers

Along the path that runs from the swan pond to the water plant (along the river). Blackburnian Golden-winged Yellow-rumped Northern Parula Ovenbird Wilson Common Yellowthroat --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at

[ia-bird] Warblers

There were 10 species of warblers this a.m. in Parker's Woods, including four Golden-winged males and one female. There was a throng of thrushes, looked to be all Swainson's. There were kinglets, flycatchers and vireos. Rita Goranson Mason City, Iowa God sleeps in the minerals, awakens

[ia-bird] White Faced Ibis and Willets at Colo Ponds

The White-Faced Ibis were still present at Colo Ponds tonight at 4:30. One on the north side of the road and two on the south side. 15 Willets were present at the sheep pasture. Hank Zaletel Nevada --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available

[ia-bird] Wisconsin Warblers

Being a busty student at UW-Madison, I have not had much time to bird until now. I went birding on a walking and bike path a minute walk from my dorm today for about an hour. I totaled 15 warbler species, with yellow warbler being a very notable miss for the excursion. Canada Blue-Winged

[ia-bird] Shorebird ID help Thank You

Brain freeze is my only excuse for the Willet ID. Thanks to all who responded. I had several suggestions for the birds at Squaw Creek. The most likely seems to be Solitary Sandpipers. Here are a couple of the posts giving reasons: Leg color, plus the rightmost bird in 2nd pic showing what

[ia-bird] IDA COUNTY

While delivering groceries today I had a foy Tennessee Warbler singing from a maple tree in Ida Grove. The best bird at Moorehead Park in Ida County was an early Yellow-belied Flycatcher. Good birding, Pete --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership

[ia-bird] Bacon Creek (Sioux City) Birds Today

Birding was good at Bacon Creek late today. Eight species of warblers including a male Golden-Winged which was a lifer for me! 40+ Myrtle's Warblers seen. Also, twelve FOY's. Highlights are attached. A lot has moved in this week! It's looking promising for Birdathon unless rain dampens the action!

[ia-bird] Mississippi Kite in Bremer Co.

Today, I encountered an Ad. Mississippi Kite near the Aldo Leopold Wetlands Complex along Timber Road. I got great looks at it as it gracefully soared over some prairie habitat headed southbound, and out of sight, but it may still be in the area. This is along the Wapsie River off of Co. Hwy