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11 May RE: Website Hacked ["Ann Johnson" ] 11 May Big Day. ["Stephen J. Dinsmore" ] 11 May Fw: Kentucky Warbler ["Les and Angie Lutter" ] 11 May Dickinson County Warbler Walk ["Steve Anderson" ] 11 May Website Hacked ["Ann Johnson" ] 11 May Iowa RBA: May 11, 2008 ["John and Anna Bissell" ] 11 May yard birds.... [] 11 May Unable to log in. ["Victor" ] 11 May Kentucky Warbler ["Pete Ernzen" ] 11 May Dallas County Spring Bird Hike ["tom.lawson" ] 11 May Swainson's Thrush ["Linda & Robert Scarth" ] 11 May Summer Tanager - Carroll ["Shaun Chandler" ] 10 May SUSC in Jewell [] 10 May Pre-Mother's Day Birds [Art Check ] 10 May grosbeak [Art Check ] 10 May Tanager double header [Sue Thelen ] 10 May summer tanager [] 10 May Brookside Park Ames Iowa sighting ["Norman C. Ward, Jr." ] 10 May Summer Tanager - Hickory Hill Park, Iowa City, 5/10/08 ["Jason Paulios" ] 10 May summer tanager in carroll [Sue Thelen ] 10 May Parker's Woods ["Rita Goranson" ] 9 May Good Day to be in the Yard ["Steve Anderson" ] 9 May Black-bellied Plover, Colo Ponds, Story County ["Hank Zaletel" ] 9 May NY redtails ["Linda & Robert Scarth" ] 9 May Story and Boone Co.s ["Paul Skrade" ] 9 May Ames High Prairie - Golden-winged Warbler ["Teresa Testroet" ] 9 May RE: Harris's/Clay-colored connection? [] 9 May Moorehead part 2 ["Pete Ernzen" ] 9 May Moorehead Park ["Pete Ernzen" ] 9 May Cottonwood Rec. Area--Saylorville ["Karen Viste-Sparkman" ] 9 May photos from Crane Creek ["Dick Stilwell" ] 9 May Ledges 5/9 [Harley Winfrey ] 9 May Parker's Woods ["Rita Goranson" ] 9 May RE: Harris's/Clay-colored connection? ["Rita Goranson" ] 9 May Whimbrel at Banner WA Warren County ["Richard Trieff" ] 09 May Harris's/Clay-colored connection? [Matt Kenne ] 9 May Orchard Oriole ["Karen Viste-Sparkman" ] 09 May Rainbow at our feeders! ["Vicki Wilson" ] 8 May Calhoun & Greene Counties [] 8 May Sora at IC Water Works [James Scheib ] 8 May Sora, Rose-Breasted Grosbeak, Yellow Rumped Warblers, and Common Yellowthroats! ["Janet T Conover" ] 8 May Neotropic Cormorant, 5/8 [Loren Padelford ] 8 May Mitchell & Floyd Counties 5/8 [Harley Winfrey ] 8 May Re: warbler question [Rick Hollis ] 8 May warbler question [James Scheib ] 08 May Waterworks Park and Lost Planet -- Polk County [John Bissell ] 8 May Warblers near Volga - Clayton Co. [Julie Brazell ] 8 May Iowa City Warbler Walk IV [] 8 May New Arrivals ["Tucker J. Lutter" ] 8 May WILLET & BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER L&D 14, SCOTT CO [Robinson Donald G ] 08 May Correction [Linda Donelson ] 8 May Canada Geese/Barn Landing [Dan Dorrance ] Subject: RE: Website Hacked From: "Ann Johnson" <aj AT hologrambirds.com> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 23:23:36 -0500 Iowa Birds is back on-line. Hope to have the BBA site functional by tomorrow night. aj -----Original Message----- From: bounce-ia-bird-10984 AT lists.iowabirds.org [mailto:bounce-ia-bird-10984 AT lists.iowabirds.org] On Behalf Of Ann Johnson Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 7:44 PM To: IA-BIRD Subject: [ia-bird] Website Hacked After a nice weekend in Oskaloosa at the IOU meeting, I got home to find parts of our websites (both Iowa Birds and the BBA) had been hacked. I'm not sure when this happened, but if you logged in at any time since Friday afternoon, I strongly urge you to run a virus scan for your protection. Both websites have been shut down until I can clean some things and figure out how it happened. Will let you all know when we're back in business. Ann Johnson Norwalk, IA 50211 --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Big Day. From: "Stephen J. Dinsmore" <cootjr AT iastate.edu> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 21:39:33 -0500 (CDT) Today Aaron Brees, Jay Gilliam, and I did a big day entirely in Guthrie County and tallied 146 species. The day began with miserable weather (overcast with 30-40 mph winds) but gradually improved throughout the day. We didn't have any really outstanding finds, but did see some nice birds as follows: 10 sp. of waterfowl inc. Snow and Ross's geese 2 Least Bitterns 9 sp. of diurnal raptors inc. 2 Swainson's Hawks and 1 Peregrine Falcon 17 sp. of shorebirds inc. 3 flocks of Am. Golden-Plovers, 2 Marbled Godwits, and a Sanderling a total of 26 Common Terns at 4 locales 4 Loggerhead Shrikes 15 sp. of warblers inc. Golden-winged and Black-throated Green a Summer Tanager at Springbrook S.P. lingering Purple Finches and a Pine Siskin Steve Stephen J. Dinsmore Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management 339 Science II, Iowa State University Ames, IA 50014 515-294-1348 (office) cootjr AT iastate.edu --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Fw: Kentucky Warbler From: "Les and Angie Lutter" <lutter AT netins.net> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 20:49:17 -0600 I was also at Moorhead Park in Ida Grove today for about 45 min. today. I went there and saw 10 warbler species. Highlights include: *Magnolia Warbler-3+ (LB) Black-throated Green Warbler-1 (FOY) American Redstart-4 (FOY) Red-eyed Vireo-1 (FOY) Swainson's Thrush-many (FOY) Nashville Warbler-4 Black-and-white Warbler-too many to count! I also birded Elliott and Dear Creeks near my home in Bronson and saw 7 species of warbler which is excellent for my home town: Northern Waterthrush-1 (FOY) Nashville Warbler-2 Black-and-white Warbler-1 Swainson's Thrush- Lots of birds on the move! Tucker J. Lutter Bronson, IA http://www.surfbirds.com/blog/tuckbird ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pete Ernzen" To: "IA-BIRD" Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 3:39 PM Subject: [ia-bird] Kentucky Warbler It's always nice to start an afternoon walk at Moorehead Park with a very cooperative Kentucky Warbler. I believe this is the third county\park record. It was about 20 feet from where the last one was seen. The bird also serenaded me with song as I went to my van about 2 hours later. Other good birds included a male Northern Parula, Mourning Warbler and 2 male Golden-winged Warblers. Good birding, Pete pkernzen AT longlines.com --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Dickinson County Warbler Walk From: "Steve Anderson" <queenii.captain AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 21:21:39 -0400 The Dickinson County Conservation Board held its annual Warbler Walk in Dickinson County in at Marble Lake today. It was led by Ed Thelen this morning. We had a total of 13 different species warblers. Several sites we had a flurry of warblers mainly yellow-rumped but among them 12 other species. For the walk we had a total of 58 species listed below. Yellow-rumped Warbler Yellow Warbler Tennessee Warbler Orange Crowned Warbler Kate May Warbler Common Yellowthroat Black and White Warbler Blackpoll Warbler American Red Start Wilson’s Warbler Blackburnian Warbler Nashville Warbler Magnolia Warbler Ruby Crowned Kinglet White pelican Red-winged black bird Canada goose Great Blue Heron American Robin Wood Duck Northern Shoveler Tree Swallow Rudy Duck Cormorant Fosters Tern Starling Northern Rough-winged Swallow Mallard Common Grackle Brown-headed Black Bird Black-capped Chickadee Least Fly Catcher American Coot Gary Catbird Turkey Vulture Fox Sparrow Rose Breasted Grosebeak Purple Martin Northern Cardinal White-throated Sparrow Junco Gnatcher WB Nuthatch Blue Jay Blue-winged Teal Red Headed Duck Franklins Gull Downy Woodpecker Warbling Vireo Chipping Sparrow Red-bellied Woodpecker Pie-billed Grebe Cliff Swallow Ring-billed Gull House Wren Barn Swallow Water Thrush Sora (the call were heard in the cattails identified by Ed) Steve Anderson Milford --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Website Hacked From: "Ann Johnson" <aj AT hologrambirds.com> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 19:44:04 -0500 After a nice weekend in Oskaloosa at the IOU meeting, I got home to find parts of our websites (both Iowa Birds and the BBA) had been hacked. I'm not sure when this happened, but if you logged in at any time since Friday afternoon, I strongly urge you to run a virus scan for your protection. Both websites have been shut down until I can clean some things and figure out how it happened. Will let you all know when we're back in business. Ann Johnson Norwalk, IA 50211 --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Iowa RBA: May 11, 2008 From: "John and Anna Bissell" <jabissell AT mchsi.com> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 19:42:16 -0500 Iowa RBA birds reported from Saturday, May 3 through Sunday, May 11, 2008: -RARE Species Mentioned (documentation required) ACCIDENTAL: **NEOTROPIC CORMORANT** **AUDUBON'S YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER** **GLOSSY IBIS** **PAINTED BUNTING** CASUAL: *PRAIRIE WARBLER* *WHITE-WINGED DOVE* (2 locations) *WHIMBREL* -Additional Species Mentioned Surf Scoter Gray Partridge RED-THROATED LOON Least Bittern Black-crowned Night-Heron Cattle Egret LITTLE BLUE HERON White-faced Ibis YELLOW RAIL Sandhill Crane Piping Plover American Avocet Hudsonian Godwit Marbled Godwit Red-necked Phalarope Common Tern Western Kingbird White-eyed Vireo Northern Mockingbird Chestnut-sided Warbler (2nd earliest tie) PINE WARBLER Cerulean Warbler Louisiana Waterthrush Worm-eating Warbler Hooded Warbler CONNECTICUT WARBLER (Record early) Spotted Towhee Smith's Longspur (3rd latest tie) Blue Grosbeak (2nd earliest tie) Great-tailed Grackle ***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. A list of rare birds is placed on the home page with the location of the rarity and most recent date of observation. This is updated several times per day. This is a handy tool for anyone making a birding trip or otherwise into the state of Iowa. ************************ 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. It was a rather cool RBA period along with a rainy end of the week. The general feeling in Iowa this year is that either many of the neotropical migrants are flying right over and past Iowa, or they are running about a week behind, and we need to brace for a major but brief incursion in the next 7 days. With a few exceptions, Thrushes are not being seen in big numbers, nor are many Sparrow species. Warblers have been mediocre, with good variety, but not massive numbers. Shorebirds seem non-existant east of Interstate 35. It was an outstanding week for rarities with 7accidental/casual species being reported, and 1 of the casual species being reported in 2 different locations. Highlights included a NEOTROPIC CORMORANT near Riverton in Fremont County, an AUDUBON'S YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER in Fremont County, GLOSSY IBIS in Palo Alto County, and the return of the Brookside Park PAINTED BUNTING in Story County. Other notable reports included WHITE-WINGED DOVE in Mahaska and Black Hawk Counties, a PRAIRIE WARBLER in Story County, and a WHIMBREL in Warren County. NORTH CENTRAL: HANCOCK COUNTY: 3 MARBLED GODWITS were seen in a flooded field along County Road B20 on the 3rd. CERRO GORDO COUNTY: 5 BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERONS were seen at Zirbel Slough on the 7th. WRIGHT COUNTY: 2 MARBLED GODWITS were seen in a flooded field 200 yards east of the town of Eagle Grove north of County Road C54 on the 8th. MITCHELL COUNTY: A GREAT-TAILED GRACKLE was seen on the 8th. EAST: JOHNSON COUNTY: Highlights from a trip to Hickory Hill Park on the 3rd included WORM-EATING WARBLER and WHITE-EYED VIREO. A NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD was seen on the 3rd in the front yard of a farmhouse at 1808 Amana Road, along the north side of Hawkeye WMA. The road is closed at its east end, so one must access it west of Swisher, via Falcon Ave. A pair of LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSHES and an early CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER were seen at Sugar Bottom RA on the 3rd. Highlights from a trip to Sycamore Bottoms Wetland included a LEAST BITTERN and a pair of GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES. A CERULEAN WARBLER was seen near the Macbride Raptor Center at the beginning of the Osprey trail just beyond the picnic area on the 6th. A HOODED WARBLER was seen along the entrance road to Sugarbottom Campground on the 6th. This is up the ravine at the 2nd sharp bend in the road, along a fence line. 35 CATTLE EGRETS were seen at the Hawkeye WA on the east side of James Ave. on the 7th. DELAWARE COUNTY: A NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD was seen on Firefly Ave. about 1/2 mile west of 150th St. on the 4th. This is north of Manchester. IOWA COUNTY: 7 HUDSONIAN GODWITS were seen in a flooded field, 1 mile south (Hwy 151) of Amana on the 7th. NORTHEAST: BLACK HAWK COUNTY: Highlights from a trip to Hartman Reserve on the 3rd included a record early CONNECTICUT WARBLER (About 50 feet before the shelter) and a HOODED WARBLER (down the bike trail right across from the old brown delapidated building). A WHITE-WINGED DOVE was seen at a residence on Fairfield St. in Waterloo on the 7th. A CERULEAN WARBLER was seen on the bike trail off N. Hackett in Waterloo on the 7th. A pair of GRAY PARTRIDGE were seen flying over East Donald Street into the prairie at the John Deere Northeast site on the 7th. ALLAMAKEE COUNTY: 7 SANDHILL CRANES were seen at Poole Slough on the 5th. BREMER COUNTY: Highlights from a trip to Leopold Marsh on the 7th included a YELLOW RAIL, SANDHILL CRANE, and a LITTLE BLUE HERON. To reach this marsh, drive south on V56 (from Hwy 3), then right (west) on C50, and park about a mile down on the left (south) side of the road. Follow the road back to the east between the cornfield and the ditch. From the corner of the cornfield, walk southeast toward the school (about 1.5 miles away) and about 1000 yards, you will come to a small wetland. SOUTHEAST: LOUISA COUNTY: 2 CATTLE EGRETS were seen 1 mile west of the town of Oakville on Co. Hwy 99 in a grassy field on the 3rd. DES MOINES COUNTY: Highlights from a trip to a wet field just north of the Burlington Waterworks facility on Hwy 99 on the 3rd included 3 WHITE-FACED IBIS and a RED-NECKED PHALAROPE. VAN BUREN COUNTY: Highlights from a trip to Lacey Keosauqua State Park on the 3rd included CERULEAN WARBLER and LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH. The CERULEAN WARBLER was seen again on the 5th. LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSHES were observed copulating on the 5th as well. LEE COUNTY: Highlights from a trip to the Croton Unit of Shimek SF on the 4th included WHITE-EYED VIREO and WORM-EATING WARBLER. A HOODED WARBLER was seen at the Donnelson Unit of Shimek SF on the 4th. The bird was in the traditional picnic area location. HENRY COUNTY: A WHITE-EYED VIREO was seen on the 7th. SOUTH CENTRAL: APPANOOSE COUNTY: An early female BLUE GROSBEAK was seen on the dike of Pool 7 of Sedan WA on the 3rd. 3 MARBLED GODWITS were seen across from the outlet tower at the Rathbun dam on the 3rd. CLARKE COUNTY: A GREAT-TAILED GRACKLE was seen east of Coyote Canyon on the 3rd. LUCAS COUNTY: 2 AMERICAN AVOCETS were seen at Pin Oak Marsh on the 6th. They were last seen on the 7th. WARREN COUNTY: A COMMON TERN was seen at Banner Marsh on the 6th. 20 GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES were seen at Banner Marsh on the 6th. A WHIMBREL was seen at Banner WA on the 9th. MAHASKA COUNTY: Rarity highlights from the IOU meeting held in Oskaloosa this weekend included a WHITE-WINGED DOVE at a residence in Oskaloosa on the 9th, a PINE WARBLER at Lake Keomah SP on the 10th and a LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH at Cedar Bluff Conservation Area on the 10th. CENTRAL: STORY COUNTY: An early BLUE GROSBEAK was seen at an Ames feeding station on the 3rd. A female SURF SCOTER was seen at Jensen Pond at Ada Hayden Heritage Park on the 3rd. Highlights from a trip to Robison's Acres south of Nevada included PRAIRIE WARBLER and HOODED WARBLER. A NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD was seen in Ames in the open area south of Earl May and Dublin Bay (S 16th St) on the 3rd. The Brookside Park PAINTED BUNTING has returned for a 3rd year. It was seen on the 7th. A map of Brookside Park can be found here. http://www.iowabirds.org/places/brookside.asp It alternates between site four and the horse pasture opposite marker six. 5 HUDSONIAN GODWITS and 2 MARBLED GODWITS were seen in a flooded field on the east side of US-69, south of 150th St on the 10th. GREENE COUNTY: 4 BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERONS were seen at Snake Creek Marsh on the 3rd. Highlights from a trip to Snake Creek Marsh on the 5th included COMMON TERN and 7 GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES. A GREAT-TAILED GRACKLE was seen at Goose Lake on the 8th. A GREAT-TAILED GRACKLE was seen at Fen Pond on the 8th. POLK COUNTY: 3 WESTERN KINGBIRDS were seen at the southeast corner of the state capitol complex on the 3rd. GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES were seen at Errington Marsh on the 4th. A RED-THROATED LOON was seen at the northwest end of Maffitt Reservoir on the 4th. A second RED-THROATED LOON joined it on the 5th. Highlights from a trip to Polk City WA on the 7th included a WHITE-FACED IBIS and a PIPING PLOVER. The PIPING PLOVER was in the south pool, and the WHITE-FACED IBIS was seen north of the old road. DALLAS COUNTY: A GREAT-TAILED GRACKLE was seen at the Brenton Arboretum on the 5th. Highlights from a trip to a farm pond near Caspe Terrace on the 5th included a PINE WARBLER and a CERULEAN WARBLER. A GREAT-TAILED GRACKLE was seen at Voas Nature Center on the 10th. BOONE COUNTY: Highlights from a trip to Harrier Marsh on the 5th included 2 GREAT-TAILED GRACKLES and a BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON in the 2nd pond north of 240th along I Ave. 3 LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSHES were seen at Ledges SP on the 9th. A WHITE-FACED IBIS was seen at a private wetland north of Highway 30 between V and W Ave. on the 9th. HAMILTON COUNTY: A male SURF SCOTER was seen at the Jewell sewage lagoon on the 10th. It was on the east side in the northeast lagoon, located south of IA-175, east of Jewell. SOUTHWEST: FREMONT COUNTY: A NEOTROPIC CORMORANT was seen at a private wetland west of Riverton on the 3rd. Directions: From the town of Riverton, take County Road J46 west, and cross the West Nishnabotna River. There is a private wetland on the south side of the road. The bird was foraging in the flooded ditch. It was last seen on the 8th. An AUDUBON'S YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER was seen on the 3rd. 2 HUDSONIAN GODWITS were seen at Riverton WMA on the 8th. UNION COUNTY: A MARBLED GODWIT was seen at Three Mile Lake on the 3rd. An AMERICAN AVOCET was seen at Green Valley Lake on the 3rd. A basic plumaged RED-NECKED PHALAROPE was seen just below the dam at Green Valley SP on the 5th. WEST: CRAWFORD COUNTY: 3 BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERONS were seen at a borrow pit along Highway 30 to the southwest of Denison on the 4th. POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY: 10 WESTERN KINGBIRDS were seen on the east side of Lake Manawa on the 6th. They were all sitting on a fence that surrounds the oil depot. NORTHWEST: WOODBURY COUNTY: A SPOTTED TOWHEE was seen at a Bronson feeding station on the 3rd. It was last seen on the 7th. DICKINSON COUNTY: A NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD was seen west of Spirit Lake at the corner of 215th Avenue and 120th street on the 4th. 4 AMERICAN AVOCETS were seen on the south shore of Diamond Lake on the 4th. A BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON was seen on the west end of the grade at Spirit Lake on the 4th. A CATTLE EGRET was seen at the farm place just west of Templar Park at the SW corner of Spirit Lake on the 4th. PALO ALTO COUNTY: 3 GLOSSY IBIS and 2 WHITE-FACED IBIS were seen in a flooded pasture at the intersection of 355th Ave and County Road B63 on the 4th. 1 GLOSSY IBIS and 3 WHITE-FACED IBIS were relocated on the 5th. KOSSUTH COUNTY: A late gathering of 150 SMITH'S LONGSPURS continues at Bobolink WPA on the 7th. CALHOUN COUNTY: Highlights from a trip to the county included 2 GRAY PARTRIDGE, HUDSONIAN GODWIT, AND MARBLED GODWIT. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The next scheduled report of the Iowa Rare Bird Alert will be for Friday, May 16, 2008 for the weekly report. Should any UNRECORDED or ACCIDENTAL species be reported, an update will be posted. John Bissell Grimes, Iowa jabissell AT mchsi.com 515-986-9796 --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: yard birds.... From: D5169 AT aol.com Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 20:40:41 EDT Two special yard birds this afternoon. It was night and morning of incredibly high winds and rain. I awoke to a partial uprooted autumn blaze maple and a fallen cherry tree. After securing the newly planted autumn blaze maple and cleaning up the uprooted cherry tree planted in 1984, the Mourning Warbler and 1st year Orchard Oriole cheered me up! We have some excellent photo's of the 1st year Orchard Oriole! Dick Sayles Blue Grass, Ia. **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Unable to log in. From: "Victor" <vixpix AT iowatelecom.net> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 18:00:40 -0500 I have tried to log in to enter my findings, but the system will not let me. I even tried a new account, and it still wouldn't let me in. Victor. --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Kentucky Warbler From: "Pete Ernzen" <pkernzen AT longlines.com> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 17:39:57 -0400 It's always nice to start an afternoon walk at Moorehead Park with a very cooperative Kentucky Warbler. I believe this is the third county\park record. It was about 20 feet from where the last one was seen. The bird also serenaded me with song as I went to my van about 2 hours later. Other good birds included a male Northern Parula, Mourning Warbler and 2 male Golden-winged Warblers. Good birding, Pete pkernzen AT longlines.com --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Dallas County Spring Bird Hike From: "tom.lawson" <tom.lawson AT mchsi.com> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 14:11:12 -0500 The Dallas County Conservation spring bird hike was held Saturday, May 10 at Voas Nature Center with good attendance this year. Highlights: Green Heron (perched in tree) Solitary and Spotted Sandpipers, along with Lesser Yellowlegs at new wetland. Philadelphia Vireo Blue-headed Vireo 15 species of warbler Great-tailed Grackle Combine these with the parks regular birds and other migrants and it was a great morning for birding. Nothing quite as good as my prediction of 227 species found by my IOU co-birders in Osky this weekend though. Good birding, and at least the sun's shining; Tom Lawson Adel, IA --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Swainson's Thrush From: "Linda & Robert Scarth" <scarth AT infionline.net> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 13:08:46 -0500 We are enjoying the Swainson's Thrush that is poking about in the back yard this afternoon. Linda Scarth Cedar Rapids --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Summer Tanager - Carroll From: "Shaun Chandler" <movingslow AT msn.com> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 12:07:39 -0400 At 10:45am this morning, I got a brief look at the Summer Tanager. It was located in the tree in Marty Thelen's back yard. Thanks Sue, for allowing me to hang around your yard! Shaun Chandler Carroll --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: SUSC in Jewell From: wolf AT iastate.edu Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 22:37:02 -0500 (CDT) Our Birdathon team (for Big Bluestem Audubon Society) found a male Surf Scoter this afternoon at the Jewell sewage lagoon. He was on the east side in the northeast lagoon, located south of IA-175, east of Jewell (Hamilton Co.). We also found a good concentration of some shorebirds at a flooded field, on the east side of US-69, south of 150th St. (Story Co.). Highlights included: 17 Willets, 5 Hudsonian Godwits, & 2 Marbled Godwits. Wolf Wolfgang Oesterreich Ames, Story Co. --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Pre-Mother's Day Birds From: Art Check <artsbirdbrain AT yahoo.com> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 19:58:36 -0700 (PDT) Since I obviously couldn't mow the yard today (which it desperately needed), I made better use of my time by searching for some of our avian friends.  Some of the more interesting birds (at least for me) was my FOY yellow warbler (my was he bright and beautiful!), an American Bittern at Colo Bogs on the edge of some tall grass which made it nearly impossible to distinguish himself from, a common yellowthroat,  and best of all my first close encounter with a Peregrine Falcon.  I was coming home on my road just south of Nevada when he swooped (more like shot) across the road just a short distance ahead of my truck.  A fantastic sight!  I also find myself in a bit of a quandry about a bird I saw today at our feeders.  There are many rose breasted grosbeaks around as many of you have indicated.  We have 3-4 adult males and at least 2 females.  Today we noticed one "female" which had some obvious yellow on its breast with only a scant amount of light streaks on the lateral edges of the breast.  No red, rosy, or black color, at least yet.  These 2 "females" are definitely different from one another, as we got to observe them in close proximity to one another.  I did get pictures (although not digital) and will be happy to post them as soon as I get them.  I note that the female black headed grosbeak can look very similar to a female red breasted, as well as a first fall male red breasted.  I am sure that this is far-fetched to suggest it is a black headed female, but I would love to have any input on this.  I have been assured by at least one person that it is rose breasted based on my description, however, I thought I should at least throw it out there they were so different (and it's not Fall anymore!). Art Check Nevada ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: grosbeak From: Art Check <artsbirdbrain AT yahoo.com> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 20:24:23 -0700 (PDT) I just read an article by Joseph Morlan which was written in 1987 I believe which talks about the differences between black headed and rose breasted grosbeaks.  He feels that in terms of field identification the call may be the main difference (I did not hear it call), and also the upper bill may be darker in the black headed more so than in the rose breasted.  He admits that at least at that time many of the field guides did not truly show that difference correctly.  He also mentions (as do a couple of field guides) that the two species may hybridize, but this sounds like it would be more common further to the west where the 2 ranges overlap more.  Is this what would be known as rambling, or possibly talking to oneself?  Sorry. I should also mention that today at Colo Bogs I saw amongst many many coots a very pale form of one that at first I thought was a chicken:)   I suppose it may be an immature, but thought it perhaps was more likely a (sorry I know I'm going to get this wrong) leucistic variety.  At any rate, it was much paler than any other coot I've seen.  It was seen in the pasture on the north side of Lincoln Hiway. Art Check Nevada ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Tanager double header From: Sue Thelen <msthelen2000 AT hotmail.com> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 19:43:35 -0500 Had a Scarlet Tanager show up this afternoon .Along with the Summer tanager a great tanager day.Glad it rained so I could stay inside and watch my feeders. Sorry about some of the pictures I don't think they all have birds in them Marty --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: summer tanager From: msthelen2000 AT hotmail.com Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 17:24:37 -0700 (PDT) Here are some photos of the 1st spring male summer tananger that was at my feeder today.Pretty grainy but if you zoom in you can tell what it is. Marty You're invited to view these photos online at KODAK Gallery! Just click on View Photos to get started. http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=164csomv.30e8je8r&x=0&h=1&y=-jt7tdo&localeid=en_US If you'd like to save this album, just sign in, or if you're new to the Gallery, create a free account. Once you've signed in, you'll be able to view this album whenever you want and order Kodak prints of your favorite photos. Enjoy! Instructions: Click view photos to begin. If you're an existing member you'll be asked to sign in. If not, you can join the Gallery for free. http://www.kodakgallery.com/Register.jsp Questions? Visit http://help.kodakgallery.com. ------------------------------------------------------------ The KODAK Gallery Customer Service Team Phone: 800-360-9098 / 512-651-9770 Outside of the US and Canada ------------------------------------------------------------ If you cannot see the links above, copy and paste the following URL directly into your browser: http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=164csomv.30e8je8r&x=0&h=1&y=-jt7tdo&localeid=en_US --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Brookside Park Ames Iowa sighting From: "Norman C. Ward, Jr." <Normwardjr AT aol.com> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 19:21:36 -0400 Saw 4 adult male Scarlet Tanagers today at Brookside Park in between rain sessions. One was feeding on the ground near the fire truck and the other three moments later also on the ground at the NW corner adjacent to the most northernly located basebal diamond. Got photo's of two sitting side by side. I could not locate the painted bunting. Lots of other birds but nothing unusual for this time of year. --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Summer Tanager - Hickory Hill Park, Iowa City, 5/10/08 From: "Jason Paulios" <jasonpaulios AT gmail.com> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 11:29:27 -0500 Some nice flocks before the rain this morning at Hickory Hill in Iowa City. The best areas were around the 'triangle' area at the Oakland Cemetary park entrance, east to the dike, and north from here into the South Canyon. http://www.icbirds.org/birdinghhp.html Best birds for me were: SUMMER TANAGER male in the triangle area (probably the same one seen by Warbler Walk folks earlier this week), RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH by the picnic area at the Conklin Ave lot (also probably same bird from earlier this week), and a perfect Blackburnian Warbler male which always gets the blood pumping. Location: Hickory Hill Park Observation date: 5/10/08 Number of species: 46 Mallard 1 Chimney Swift 1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1 Red-headed Woodpecker 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 Downy Woodpecker 2 Eastern Wood-Pewee 1 Eastern Phoebe 1 Great Crested Flycatcher 1 Yellow-throated Vireo 2 Blue-headed Vireo 2 Red-eyed Vireo 4 Blue Jay 5 Tree Swallow 2 Barn Swallow 2 Black-capped Chickadee 6 Red-breasted Nuthatch 1 White-breasted Nuthatch 3 Carolina Wren 1 House Wren 4 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 3 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 3 Swainson's Thrush 2 Wood Thrush 1 American Robin 3 Gray Catbird 8 Tennessee Warbler 10 Orange-crowned Warbler 1 Nashville Warbler 6 Chestnut-sided Warbler 3 Magnolia Warbler 4 Yellow-rumped Warbler 7 Blackburnian Warbler 1 Black-and-white Warbler 4 American Redstart 2 Summer Tanager 1 Chipping Sparrow 3 Field Sparrow 1 White-throated Sparrow 6 Northern Cardinal 6 Rose-breasted Grosbeak 4 Indigo Bunting 5 Common Grackle 3 Brown-headed Cowbird 2 Baltimore Oriole 2 American Goldfinch 10 This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org) Jason Paulios Iowa City, IA --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: summer tanager in carroll From: Sue Thelen <msthelen2000 AT hotmail.com> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 11:23:39 -0500 Today a first spring male summer tanager was at my backyard feeders.I believe it is a first for Carroll Co.Also have a ovenbird a couple of indigo buntings. a couple of dozen goldfinches .at least 10 rose-breasted grosbeaks also one with orange instead of red breast,8 orioles.a red-breasted nuthatch is still around.white-throated sparrow,harris sparrow,lincoln sparrow,white-crowned sparrow,chipping sparrow.still have a albino housefinch also.Just a very busy day at the feeders today.I'll try and get a decent picture of the summer tanager and post it later. Keep looking up Marty Thelen --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Parker's Woods From: "Rita Goranson" <ritag AT mchsi.com> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 10:52:33 -0500 This morning I had sixteen species of warblers, adding Blackburnian, Chestnut-sided and there were several Golden-winged. It was surprising to see a dozen, at least, Palm Warblers. The flocks of warblers kept on moving through, I was the one that quit with the cold dreary weather. A Veery was in the park also. Rita Goranson Mason City, Iowa --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Good Day to be in the Yard From: "Steve Anderson" <queenii.captain AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 21:28:38 -0400 Working in the yard pays off! Especially in the spring!! Yellow-rumped Warbler – 6 Palm Warbler – 2 Rose Breasted Grosebeak – 1 Baltimore Oriole - 2 Clay Colored Sparrow – 2 Swianson’s Thrush – 1 Wood Ducks – 3 Canada Goose – 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker – 2 Downy Woodpecker – 1 WB Nuthatch – 1 Barn Swallow – 3 Tree Swallow – 11 Blue Hay -1 Robins – 15 Brown Headed Black Birds – 3 Chipping Sparrow – 3 White-Throated Sparrow – 5 Harris Sparrow – 3 Red-Wing Black Birds – 9 Purple Finch – 2 Goldfinch – 3 Belted Kingfisher – 1 I got to add five new yard birds today. Steve Anderson Milford, IA --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Black-bellied Plover, Colo Ponds, Story County From: "Hank Zaletel" <madowl AT midiowa.net> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 19:12:06 -0400 There were three Black-bellied Plover at the Colo Ponds in Story County this afternoon at 5:00 PM. The ponds are located 2 1/2 miles east of Colo on county road E-41, the Lincoln Highway. The birds were in the sheep pasture on the north side of the road. Hank Zaletel Nevada --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: NY redtails From: "Linda & Robert Scarth" <scarth AT infionline.net> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 18:13:58 -0500 If the link wraps a way to deal with it is to click on forward and then connect to two sections in that not-to-be sent message and then click on them. The further link in the message to the Urban Hawks site is lovely. Link: http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/05/09/have-a-cigar-its-a-red-tailed-h awk-make-that-3-of-em/index.html?partner=rssuserland&emc=rss Two hawks nesting in Riverside Park on the West Side, not to be confused with Pale Male and Lola on the East Side, celebrate the arrival of triplets. Linda Scarth Cedar Rapids --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Story and Boone Co.s From: "Paul Skrade" <skradepa AT iastate.edu> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 18:47:37 -0400 Hello All, Sorry for the late post. Our bird discussion group from ISU went birding in Brookside Park in Ames yesterday morning. Some of the notable species we had were: Ovenbird Magnolia Warbler Nashville Warbler Orange-crownded Warbler Northern Parula Yellow-rumped Warbler American Redstart Northern Waterthrush Wood Thrush Great-crested Flycatcher Eastern Pheobe No luck with the Painted Bunting but we're going to try again soon. Steve Dinsmore also sighted a White-faced Ibis in Boone Co. late this morning in a private wetland North of Hwy 30 between V and W Aves. Paul Skrade Ames, Story Co. --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Ames High Prairie - Golden-winged Warbler From: "Teresa Testroet" <twentysixtt AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 15:23:21 -0400 My co-worker, Stuart Sparkman, encouraged me to go out onto the Prairie as he found a number of warblers earlier in the day. I had my FOY CHESTNUT-SIDED, SOY (second of year) MAGNOLIA, and about 8 feet away and no camera - a GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER. Still waiting on the first hummingbird at my feeders... Teresa Testroet Ames, IA --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: RE: Harris's/Clay-colored connection? From: skillir AT iowatelecom.net Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 14:53:30 -0500 (CDT) Here in Manson I have had Harris Sparrows all winter, with many new migrants the past few weeks. Today a Clay-colored Sparrow showed up for the first time this Spring. Randy Skilling Manson, Iowa > We have been having a few Clay-colored Sparrows and Harris's Sparrows > over this way, Matt, though granted less numbers than some other years. > Maybe it is too wet your way :) > > Rita Goranson > Mason City, Iowa > > -----Original Message----- > From: bounce-ia-bird-7843 AT lists.iowabirds.org > [mailto:bounce-ia-bird-7843 AT lists.iowabirds.org] On Behalf Of Matt Kenne > Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 7:59 AM > To: IA-BIRD > Subject: [ia-bird] Harris's/Clay-colored connection? > > Hi All, > > Once again, I'm noting a correspondence in abundance between Harris's > and Clay-colored Sparrows on migration around here. This year, there's > been almost none of both. Is this something that holds true elsewhere, > or am I all wet like the weather? > > Perplexed, > > Matthew Kenne > Algona, Iowa > mkenne AT netamumail.com > > --- > Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as > members make it! > --- > Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: > Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 > --- > This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. > Membership available on-line at > http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. > ----- > You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: ritag AT mchsi.com > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org > > > --- > Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as > members make it! > --- > Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: > Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 > --- > This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. > Membership available on-line at > http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. > ----- > You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: skillir AT iowatelecom.net > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org > --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Moorehead part 2 From: "Pete Ernzen" <pkernzen AT longlines.com> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 15:39:41 -0400 Forgot to add 5 Northern Parula's, which I think is a park record. Pete --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Moorehead Park From: "Pete Ernzen" <pkernzen AT longlines.com> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 15:37:42 -0400 They have finally arrived! While I have seen a number of early birds at Moorehead this spring, today saw the biggest influx of many migrants. Large number of sparrows and Swainson's Thrush were prominent. There were 16 species of warbler as well. The best were Blackburnian, 3 Chestnut-sided, 2 Magnolia, and a Black-throated Green Warbler. There was also 8 American Redstart, 14 Black and White Warbler, and 15 Ovenbirds. In addition to the Swainson's there were Gray-cheecked Thrush and Veery. A late Red-breasted Nuthatch was hanging around the suspension bridge. Good birding, Pete pkernzen AT longlines.com --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Cottonwood Rec. Area--Saylorville From: "Karen Viste-Sparkman" <k.vistesparkman AT mchsi.com> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 13:07:51 -0500 I took a walk this morning 11:00-12:00 from Bob Shetler to Cottonwood and back (south of Saylorville Dam). Most unexpected was a HENSLOW'S SPARROW in a small unmowed patch of cool-season grass at Cottonwood at the intersection to the fishing pier. It had to be only about an acre or so of grass, with trees along the long edge and scattered small trees through the grass. He sang several times and I got a great look at him from the road. Other birds of interest were: Great Egret Green Heron Forster's Tern Least Flycatcher Tennessee Warbler Magnolia Warbler (FOY) Wilson's Warbler (FOY) Yellow Warbler Northern Waterthrush Ovenbird Karen Viste-Sparkman Des Moines "That the situation appears hopeless should not prevent us from doing our best." -Aldo Leopold --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: photos from Crane Creek From: "Dick Stilwell" <dickstilwell AT msn.com> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:58:59 -0500 Sharon and I spent a few days at Crane Creek SP which is located just East of Toledo Ohio on the south shore of Lake Erie. This is a migrant trap well known to birders who come from all over the country to see the birds. There is a boardwalk thru a small patch of woods which is bordered on one side by Lake Erie and on the other by marsh. Bird numbers vary day by day depending on weather but on a good day it can be spectacular. Below is a link to a few photos taken while we were there. http://www.pbase.com/stilwellr/crane_creek Dick Stilwell W Des Moines --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Ledges 5/9 From: Harley Winfrey <hsbhwinfrey AT hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:24:04 -0500 Hello, There was a light rain falling during my morning walk through Ledges State Park this morning, but that didn't keep the birds away. There was a great deal of bird activity, and I tallied 11 species of warblers. Least Flycatcher Willow Flycatcher (FOY) Great Crested Flycatcher - numerous and vocal Yellow-Throated Vireo - at least a dozen Warbling Vireo (FOY) 3 Louisiana Waterthrushes Black-Throated Green, Wilson's, Yellow-Throated, Tennessee, Nashville, Yellow-Rumped, and Yellow Warblers, Common Yellowthroat, Ovenbird, N Parula Yesterday I neglected to report a silent empid at Fossil Prairie Park in Floyd Co. I can't be certain, but my hunch is that it was an Alder Flycatcher. Looking forward to birding with many of you tomorrow morning! Harley Winfrey Boone County hsbhwinfrey AT hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Make Windows Vista more reliable and secure with Windows Vista Service Pack 1. http://www.windowsvista.com/SP1?WT.mc_id=hotmailvistasp1banner --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Parker's Woods From: "Rita Goranson" <ritag AT mchsi.com> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:21:36 -0500 There have been fourteen species of warbler in the last two days at the woods, the best being a Blue-winged Warbler. Thrushes, Catbirds, Chimney Swifts, Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, a Red-headed Woodpecker, Flycatchers, and many Ruby-crowned Kinglets are still going through the park. Rita Goranson Mason City, Iowa --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: RE: Harris's/Clay-colored connection? From: "Rita Goranson" <ritag AT mchsi.com> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:12:21 -0500 We have been having a few Clay-colored Sparrows and Harris's Sparrows over this way, Matt, though granted less numbers than some other years. Maybe it is too wet your way :) Rita Goranson Mason City, Iowa -----Original Message----- From: bounce-ia-bird-7843 AT lists.iowabirds.org [mailto:bounce-ia-bird-7843 AT lists.iowabirds.org] On Behalf Of Matt Kenne Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 7:59 AM To: IA-BIRD Subject: [ia-bird] Harris's/Clay-colored connection? Hi All, Once again, I'm noting a correspondence in abundance between Harris's and Clay-colored Sparrows on migration around here. This year, there's been almost none of both. Is this something that holds true elsewhere, or am I all wet like the weather? Perplexed, Matthew Kenne Algona, Iowa mkenne AT netamumail.com --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: ritag AT mchsi.com To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Whimbrel at Banner WA Warren County From: "Richard Trieff" <rtrieff AT isunet.net> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 09:27:58 -0400 While walking the dog on bike path (2 miles east of viewing stand) yesterday evening we scared up a bunch of bw teal and shovelers out of a wet field. I did not see them until they were up. The whimbrel apparently got up with them and flew overhead in a westerly direction. Trekking back an hour later at dusk an American Bittern flew down the trail overhead. --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Harris's/Clay-colored connection? From: Matt Kenne <mkenne AT netamumail.com> Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 07:58:55 -0500 Hi All, Once again, I'm noting a correspondence in abundance between Harris's and Clay-colored Sparrows on migration around here. This year, there's been almost none of both. Is this something that holds true elsewhere, or am I all wet like the weather? Perplexed, Matthew Kenne Algona, Iowa mkenne AT netamumail.com --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Orchard Oriole From: "Karen Viste-Sparkman" <k.vistesparkman AT mchsi.com> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 07:08:13 -0500 Yesterday I saw my first of year ORCHARD ORIOLE at Neal Smith NWR at the creek crossing on the west end of the bison road. Karen Viste-Sparkman Des Moines "That the situation appears hopeless should not prevent us from doing our best." -Aldo Leopold --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Rainbow at our feeders! From: "Vicki Wilson" <mvw AT jtt.net> Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 06:59:14 -0500 I love spring! We have a virtual rainbow visiting our feeders. Many Baltimores, a pair of orchard orioles, indigo buntings, r.b. grosbeaks, r.b. nuthatches, finches galore (gold purple house), chickadees, cardinals and one beautiful prothonotary has been here for three days feasting on the jelly. Hummers are en masse, finally. It is SO beautiful this time of year. Vicki Wilson Wapsi woods north of Jesup, Buchanan County --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Calhoun & Greene Counties From: matt AT naturebymatt.com Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 21:24:21 -0500 Birders, I birded my way back from Hagge Park in Sac County today stopping at flooded fields along the way, as well as Goose Lake and Fen Pond. Highlights: DICKCISSEL – flooded field, southeast Calhoun Gray Partridge (2+) – west central Calhoun Both Godwits – different flooded field, Calhoun Wilson’s Phalarope – 4 different places Dunlin (2), flooded field south of Goose Lake, Greene Sora, Green Heron, Great-tailed Grackle, Redhead pair – Goose Lake, Greene Horned Grebe (2), Hooded Merganser pair, Great-tailed Grackle – Fen Pond, Greene Clay-colored, Harris's, Chipping, Lincoln's, & White-throated Sparrows - my feeder, Greene Bird on... matt Matthew T. Wetrich Carroll County Naturalist Swan Lake State Park Carroll, Iowa (712)792-4614 - w www.naturebymatt.com (641)919-6061 - c Jefferson,IA Greene County Nature by Matt Wetrich --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Sora at IC Water Works From: James Scheib <jim AT tenlongview.net> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 20:48:11 -0500 At least one Sora remained at the little pond (#4 on the map) this evening. Map is at http://www.icbirds.org/maps%20folder/wwptrails.jpg A photo is posted at http://www.icbirds.org Jim Scheib -- James Scheib 10 Longview Knoll NE Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 337-5206 www.tenlongview.net www.riverheights.net www.icbirds.org --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Sora, Rose-Breasted Grosbeak, Yellow Rumped Warblers, and Common Yellowthroats! From: "Janet T Conover" <JannTC AT msn.com> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 18:35:50 -0400 What a birding experience at East Peterson Park today! In half an hour, my husband and I witnessed all these fabulous birds, plus many others! Such a treat! --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Neotropic Cormorant, 5/8 From: Loren Padelford <lpdlfrd AT cox.net> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 16:11:06 -0500 Hi Birders, The Neotropic Cormorant, previously reported by Steve Dinsmore, was still present today at 11:00 AM in the private marsh just west of Riverton WMA in Fremont County, IA. It was with several Double- crested Cormorants on a mound used as a hunting blind. The marsh is located on the south side of the road. At Riverton WMA, we saw two Hudsonian Godwits in a flooded field. At Copeland Bend, east of Nebraska City and west of I-29, on Highway 2, the Bald Eagle nest on the south side of the road was occupied by a young eagle with two adults in attendance. Loren and Babs Padelford Bellevue, NE lpdlfrd AT cox.net --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Mitchell & Floyd Counties 5/8 From: Harley Winfrey <hsbhwinfrey AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 16:03:51 -0500 Hello, This morning in Mitchell County, I had a few new arrivals: Green Heron Upland Sandpiper (FOY) Red-Headed Woodpecker Sedge Wren Common Yellowthroat White-Crowned Sparrow Great-Tailed Grackle I visited Idlewild Park in Floyd County, around midday. It was quiet, but I did find my first Wood Thrush of the year. I also walked the prairie trail at the Rockford Fossil Park, and found a few more good birds: Redhead Sora Sedge Wren Palm Warbler Nashville Warbler Yellow Warbler Bobolink (FOY) Clay-Colored Sparrow Henslow's Sparrow Grasshopper Sparrow ALERT: After my walk, I found 3 ticks on me, my first of the year. Happy tick season! (I wish there were a way to feed them to the birds) Back home in Boone County this afternoon, I found my first Harris's Sparrow of the year on my feeders. Indigo Buntings and Baltimore Orioles have also begun visiting my feeders in the past few days. Between them and the Goldfinches and Grosbeaks, my backyard is in Technicolor! Harley Winfrey Boone County hsbhwinfrey AT hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch when you're away with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_messenger_052008 --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Re: warbler question From: Rick Hollis <xiboia AT earthlink.net> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 15:56:40 -0400 (EDT) The Yellow-throated Warbler I had several years ago was a one day wonder. -----Original Message----- >From: James Scheib >Sent: May 8, 2008 11:16 AM >To: IA-BIRD >Subject: [ia-bird] warbler question > >We have had a Yellow-throated Warbler coming to our feeders for >fourteen days now. I am wondering how unusual this is? Any >insights? Tx. Jim >-- >James Scheib >10 Longview Knoll NE >Iowa City, IA 52240 >(319) 337-5206 > >www.tenlongview.net >www.riverheights.net >www.icbirds.org > >--- >Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! >--- >Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: >Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 >--- >This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. >----- >You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: xiboia AT earthlink.net >To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Rick Hollis North Liberty IA xiboia AT earthlink.net "The investigation of nature is an infinite pleasure-ground where all may graze." T H Huxley, 1871 --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: warbler question From: James Scheib <jim AT tenlongview.net> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 10:16:21 -0500 We have had a Yellow-throated Warbler coming to our feeders for fourteen days now. I am wondering how unusual this is? Any insights? Tx. Jim -- James Scheib 10 Longview Knoll NE Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 337-5206 www.tenlongview.net www.riverheights.net www.icbirds.org --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Waterworks Park and Lost Planet -- Polk County From: John Bissell <John.N.Bissell AT emcins.com> Date: Thu, 08 May 2008 12:32:17 -0500 Birders, I checked Waterworks Park and Lost Planet today over lunch. The following were seen: 7 spp. of Warblers (Ovenbird, Nashville, Common Yellowthroat, Black-and-white, Northern Waterthrush, Yellow-Rumped, and Northern Parula) At Lost Planet I heard several Sora, and saw a Marsh Wren and Solitary Sandpiper. Good birding, John Bissell Grimes -- John N Bissell 515-345-7554 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 --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Warblers near Volga - Clayton Co. From: Julie Brazell <phalarope1 AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 07:44:44 -0700 (PDT) On Colony Rd between Volga and Elkader - Clayton Co. 5-7-08 These birds were in the forested areas along Colony Rd. near dusk. Nashville Warbler Magnolia Warbler Yellow rumped Warbler Black and White Warbler Yellow Warbler American Redstart   Other birds: Rose breasted Grosbeak Baltimore Oriole Song Sparrow House Wren Ruby crowned kinglet A. Goldfinch House finch RT Hummingbird Monday 5-5-08 Near McGregor Palm Warbler Yellow Warbler Warblers are fun! Julie Brazell Volga IA ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Iowa City Warbler Walk IV From: Lowderman AT aol.com Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 10:34:14 EDT We have just finished our first week of the Iowa City Bird Club sponsored Warbler Walks at Hickory Hill Park in north Iowa City. Walks will continue daily except Fridays until May 22. Some of the species seen on the walk today included: Broad-winged Hawks - at least three Philadelphia Vireo Blue-headed Vireo Magnolia Warbler Black-throated Green Warbler Black-and-White Warbler Tennessee Warbler American Redstart Wood Thrush Swainson's Thrush Ken Lowder Iowa City lowderman AT aol.com **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: New Arrivals From: "Tucker J. Lutter" <lutter AT netins.net> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 09:41:24 -0400 Bronson-Woodbury Co-May 7, 2008: Hello Birders, yesterday evening was a good time to be out to look for migrants. Not much was out but a few new arrivals included Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Red-headed Woodpecker, Eastern Kingbird, and Nashville Warbler. The Ruby-throated Hummingbird was seen at my hummingbird feeder when we arrived home from the zoo late this afternoon while the Eastern Kingbird and Nashville Warblers were seen along the creek in town along with multiple Red-headed Woodpeckers just after that. The Nashville Warbler is a new species for the town I live in, and now the list for the area is 170+. I also saw a few sparrows yesterday with both towhees being highlight species. Highlights: Nasville Warbler-2 (foy) Ruby-throated Hummingbird-1 (foy) Eastern Kingbird-1 (foy) Red-headed Woodpecker-4+ Spotted Towhee-1 (continues) and the usual... Good Birding, Tucker J. Lutter Bronson, IA http://www.surfbirds.com/blog/tuckbird --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: WILLET & BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER L&D 14, SCOTT CO From: Robinson Donald G <RobinsonDonaldG AT JohnDeere.com> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 08:08:29 -0500 Wednesday evening there was Willet and a Black-bellied Plover at Lock & Dam #14, seen from the Illinois side at Fisherman's Cove Campground. The campground is just east above the dam. Park by the restrooms and walk out to the viewing platform. I went to the Cove to see if there were any terns over the shallow pond area. There was no pond, as the gates of the dam are open. The resulting mud-flats made for some temporary shorbird habitat. The Willet & Plover were hanging together, with a few Spotted Sandpipers in the area as well. The Plover was in transition to breeding plumage, but the ID was made easy when they both flew from one side to the other, showing the wing stipes on the Willet and the black "armpits" of the Plover. Don Robinson, Silvis IL --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Correction From: Linda Donelson <iowabirder AT karenblixen.com> Date: Thu, 08 May 2008 06:43:07 -0500 Birders: I meant Swainson's Thrushes. Linda Donelson, Iowa City > Birders > > The third Iowa City Bird Club Warbler walk, held in Hickory Hill Park > this > a.m. after an all-night rain, yielded few warblers. > > Best birds: Summer Tanager, Golden-winged Warbler (FOY). Also seen: > 4 Nashville Warblers > several American Redstarts > many Black-and-white Warblers > 2 Red-headed Woodpeckers > 3-4 Hermit Thrushes > 6 RB Grosbeaks > > Heard: Tennessee Warbler, Ovenbird > > Linda Donelson > Iowa City --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org Subject: Canada Geese/Barn Landing From: Dan Dorrance <dancdorrance AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 04:18:02 -0700 (PDT) Wednesday evening around 8 pm while I was in our front yard two Canada geese began their descent honking as they came in for a landing on top of our barn roof. They stayed for a split second and then took off again. A truly amazing feat! Dan Dorrance Red Oak --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/membership.asp. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: jsiler AT birdingonthe.net To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-ia-bird-712285B AT lists.iowabirds.org