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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 ] 8 May 2 Marbled Godwits near Eagle Grove (Wright Co) ["John Wenck" ] 8 May Red-breasted nuthatch [] 7 May Casey's Tales [Art Check ] 7 May Crazy yard birds part deuce [] 07 May Iowa City Warbler Walk III [Linda Donelson ] 7 May Henry County Big Day ["Bill Scheible" ] 7 May Lucas County [Pam Allen ] 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 Subject: 2 Marbled Godwits near Eagle Grove (Wright Co) From: "John Wenck" <john AT winninglistings.com> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 00:20:31 -0500 Saw two marbleized godwits in a flooded field about 200 yards east of Eagle Grove north of C54-lifer for my wife and me. About 30 BW Teal were in the field, too, as were 4 mallard ducks. Driving through the campground at Lake Cornelia produced 5 brown thrashers, 4 white throated sparrows, and 6 wood thrushes, and a lonely butter butt (myrtle). John Wenck NW Des Moines Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing--absolutely nothing--half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats... The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame --- 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: Red-breasted nuthatch From: Grantridge AT aol.com Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 01:03:11 EDT Yesterday I saw a red-breasted nuthatch at a feeder in front of a friend's house just east of Cambridge. Today I saw a red-breasted nuthatch in my yard, the first I've seen in months. My house is several miles north of Cambridge, and I wonder if there's any chance it could have been the same bird. It was fun to see. Cindy Cindy Hildebrand grantridge AT aol.com Ames, IA 50010 "That we find a crystal or a poppy beautiful means that we are less alone, that we are more deeply inserted into existence than the course of a single life would lead us to believe." (John Berger) **************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: Casey's Tales From: Art Check <artsbirdbrain AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 20:47:56 -0700 (PDT) After re-reading Jim Dinsmore's theory about Casey's stores providing valuable viewing locations, it jogged my memory of an experience that I am sure will lend his theory even more creedance.  Whilst in dogged pursuit of the Hawk Owl in Manly a couple of winters ago, under the prudent tutelage of Rita Goranson (thanks again Rita!), we found ourselves empty-handed on the the most bitter and windy of days.  HOWEVER, we regrouped at CASEY'S, found our bearings, and triumphantly located the owl shortly thereafter.  While we did not see the owl at Casey's, I am now sure that our stop there must have been the difference-maker.  Also, I got another life bird that day, at CASEY'S!  We stealthily located my first Lapland Longspur just outside the front window to Casey's, which it had flown into, and died.  So......I guess that one's a little hard to justify.  It did give me a great close-up look though! 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: Crazy yard birds part deuce From: matt AT naturebymatt.com Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 22:25:36 -0500 Birders, Shortly after I posted my sightings earlier, I went back outside and birded around my yard for a few more hours. Birds where everywhere I looked and clearly a thrush movement was on today. In a few hours I totalled 33 species from my modest yard in Jefferson, NO orioles, grosbeaks or buntings. Highlights: * = new yard bird *Least Flycatcher *Veery *Gray-cheeked Thrush *Swainson’s Thrush *Ovenbird *Black and White Warbler *Tennessee Warbler Orange-crowned Warbler Nashville Warbler Harris’s Sparrow Lincoln’s Sparrow 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: Iowa City Warbler Walk III From: Linda Donelson <iowabirder AT karenblixen.com> Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 21:18:07 -0500 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: Henry County Big Day From: "Bill Scheible" <drbeel AT mchsi.com> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 21:11:06 -0500 In an attempt to bring seldom birded Henry County's species list ( 130 ) closer to reality, birders from Burlington, Iowa City and Cedar Rapids combined forces and did a Big Day down there today. We formed three teams, with John Rutenbeck, Chuck Fuller and Dennis Ertz ( the "Lions" ) attacking Geode SP and surrounding areas, Jim Fuller, Tom Kent, Ken Lowder and myself ( the "Bears" ) searching the central county, and Chris Edwards and Bob Dick ( the "Fragile Porcelain Mice" ) working over the SW quadrant. Although falling far short of Iowa's unbelievable Big Day record of 204 species, we were able to tally 122 despite a relatively poor showing by migrants. Among these 122 were 23 species that until today did not appear on the IOU website list for Henry County. Some highlights: White-eyed Vireo Yellow-breasted Chat Summer Tanager Henslow's Sparrow ( at 3 locations ) Grasshopper Sparrow Bobolink ECDO ( 2 locations, neither with a Casey's ) no Mallards, perhaps a first for an Iowa Big Day All of us enjoyed this experience. I highly recommend others seeking out a species- challenged county in your neighborhood. Bill Scheible 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: Lucas County From: Pam Allen <2birders AT hickorytech.net> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 21:06:15 -0500 Hi all, Reid and I went to the Colyn Area in Lucas County today to see if any Yellow-crowned Night-Herons were around. We did not have any luck finding any, but did stop by Pin Oak Marsh and the same shorebirds that Aaron Brees reported on yesterday were still there. The two American Avocets were great to see in their alternate plumage. Pam Allen West Des Moines, 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. 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