-RBA
*Iowa
*Iowa Statewide
*14 August 2005
*IAST0508.14
-Transcript
-Species Mentioned
**BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCK (ACCIDENTAL)
**BROWN PELICAN (ACCIDENTAL)
**RED KNOT (Casual)
**BLACK-HEADED GULL (Casual)
**WHITE-WINGED DOVE (Casual)
**PRAIRIE WARBLER (Casual)
*Gray Partridge (S Iowa)
*Ruffed Grouse
American Bittern
Least Bittern
Snowy Egret
*Little Blue Heron
Common Moorhen
Sandhill Crane
SHOREBIRDS:
Black-bellied Plover
American Golden-Plover
American Avocet
Willet
*Marbled Godwit
Ruddy Turnstone
Sanderling
Baird's Sandpiper
Dunlin
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
*Long-billed Dowitcher
Wilson's Snipe
Wilson's Phalarope
Red-necked Phalarope
Caspian Tern
*Common Tern
*Least Tern
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (high count)
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Acadian Flycatcher
*Alder Flycatcher (2nd earliest)
Least Flycatcher
Western Kingbird
Loggerhead Shrike
Bell's Vireo
WARBLERS:
Tennessee Warbler
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Blackburnian Warbler
*Yellow-throated Warbler
Black-and-white Warbler
Northern Waterthrush
Kentucky Warbler
Wilson's Warbler
Canada Warbler
Summer Tanager
Blue Grosbeak
Coverage: Iowa Statewide
Date: 14 August 2005
Compiler and Transcriber: Danny Akers
Email: BirdManDan1231@hotmail.com
For more information on Iowa birds and birding, visit www.iowabirds.org/
Species in ALL CAPS can be classified into three categories in the state of
Iowa: 1) UNRECORDED, ACCIDENTAL or Casual; 2) A RARE but regular species;
or 3) record early or late date or unusual for time of year. Species with
two asterisks (**) should be documented and species with one asterisk (*)
should have some details provided. Occasionally, these asterisks may only
apply to certain species during certain times of the year.
-Weekly Summary for Sunday, August 14th, 2005:
Fifty-one (51) species are mentioned in the report this week. Two
Accidentals were reported this week. There was one sighting of the
BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCK in Cass County and several weekend sightings of
the BROWN PELICAN at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County. Four Casuals were
reported. The BLACK-HEADED GULL continues at Spirit Lake in Dickinson
County, a juvenile RED KNOT was found at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk
County, a WHITE-WINGED DOVE continues at a residence in Warren County, and a
PRAIRIE WARBLER was observed in Hancock County as well. Shorebird migration
is well underway, with the fall migration count up to 28 species. Good birds
in this category this week include the RED KNOT, as well as AMERICAN
GOLDEN-PLOVER, MARBLED GODWIT, RUDDY TURNSTONE, DUNLIN, and LONG-BILLED
DOWITCHER. The warbler migration is underway in Iowa, with 13 species being
reported in the first week. Highlights in this category include the PRAIRIE
WARBLER, as well as YELLOW-THROATED and KENTUCKY WARBLERS. Other good
sightings this week included GRAY PARTRIDGE in Fremont County, RUFFED GROUSE
in Clayton County, COMMON TERN in Marion County, LEAST TERN in Polk County,
and a 2nd earliest singing ALDER FLYCATCHER in Boone County.
-Here is the Iowa Rare Bird Alert from Monday, August 8th to Sunday, August
14th, 2005:
SOUTHWEST:
CASS COUNTY: The BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCK was observed on the wing at
Lake Anita S.P. on the 8th. The bird was flushed by two deer from the wet
area southeast of the south boat ramp.
POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY: A drive along the Missouri Ave.-152nd route and the
Ski Hill Drive near Hitchcock Nature Center, yielded 15 WESTERN KINGBIRDS.
Four (4) BLUE GROSBEAKS were also seen along the route. A female SUMMER
TANAGER was seen at the Nature Center.
FREMONT COUNTY: Two (2) GRAY PARTRIDGES were flushed just south of Tabor on
the 11th.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY: A EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE was seen near the grain
elevators on the south side of Stanton on the 12th.
NORTHWEST:
DICKINSON COUNTY: The BLACK-HEADED GULL was seen on the rocks on the south
side of The Grade of Spirit Lake on the 9th.
NORTH CENTRAL:
BUTLER COUNTY: A LITTLE BLUE HERON was seen at Big Marsh on the 8th. The
bird was seen about 9 miles north of Parkersburg, off the pullouts from
Highway 14.
CERRO GORDO COUNTY: An AMERICAN BITTERN was at Zirbel Slough on the 8th.
The first warblers of the fall were reported from Parker's Woods in Mason
City on the 12th, and included a BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER and a NORTHERN
WATERTHRUSH.
WORTH COUNTY: Elk Creek has had shorebirds for about 2 weeks, mainly around
a pond at Cardinal Ave. and 448th St. About 1500 shorebirds of 16 species
were seen on the 9th, including BAIRD'S SANDPIPER, 2 DUNLINS, 4
BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS, and 1 WILSON'S PHALAROPE. The shorbs were out at
the northwest part of the pond. A LOGGERHEAD SHRIKE was also seen at 440th
St. and Cedar Ave. On Grouse Ave., a LEAST FLYCATCHER, which had been
present most of the summer, was still vocal.
HANCOCK COUNTY: Several good birds were seen at Pilot Knob State Park on the
14th. Eleven species of warblers were seen, including a fall male PRAIRIE
WARBLER, a species that is now Casual in Iowa. The PRAIRIE was seen along
the road by the observation tower. Other warblers included 1 CHESTNUT-SIDED,
2 BLACKBURNIAN, 1 YELLOW-THROATED (good for northern Iowa), 5
BLACK-AND-WHITE, 1 WILSON'S, and 2 CANADA. A BROAD-WINGED HAWK was also
present. A TENNESSEE WARBLER was seen at East Twin Lake as well.
WRIGHT COUNTY: An early YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER was seen at Big Wall Lake
on the 14th.
NORTHEAST:
BLACK HAWK COUNTY: A EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE was heard at the corner of East
Bennington Road and Schenk Road, northeast of Waterloo on the 8th. From
highway 63, north of Waterloo, go 3 miles East on the Dunkerton Road. Turn
left and go 2 miles North on Schenk Road. The bird was calling from pine
trees at the north end of the farm place on the right.
WINNESHIEK COUNTY: At Cardinal Marsh on the 8th were 5 LEAST BITTERNS, 2
COMMON MOORHENS, 2 SANDHILL CRANES, and 2 WILSON'S SNIPE.
ALLAMAKEE COUNTY: At Effigy Mounds N.M. on the 12th was a singing ACADIAN
FLYCATCHER and a singing KENTUCKY WARBLER. An early CANADA WARBLER was also
seen as well.
CLAYTON COUNTY: At the South Unit of Effigy Mounds N.M. on the 8th, was a
drumming RUFFED GROUSE. The bird was heard once.
An estimated 55 RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRDS were observed at the hummingbird
feeders at Pikes Peak S.P. on the 12th. No Selasphorus hummingbirds though.
EAST CENTRAL:
JOHNSON COUNTY: The LITTLE BLUE HERON from Hawkeye Wildlife Area was seen
again this week, on the 8th. The bird was 3.3 mi west of Round Pond in a
back water area. It was located in the top of a dead tree.
A few shorebirds are still around Hawkeye Wildlife Area, despite a rising
water level, as reported on the 11th. A BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER and a RUDDY
TURNSTONE were seen from Sand Point, Between Sand Point and the Babcock
Access were 7 BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERS and a BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER.
SOUTH CENTRAL:
WARREN COUNTY: The WHITE-WINGED DOVE from last week, is still visiting a
residence in Norwalk. Enter Norwalk on Highway 28. Go past the grocery store
and take a right on Holly Drive (the first right after the lights). There is
a quick left turn onto Knoll Dr. then Meadow Drive is your first right.
Concentrate on this area to look for the bird, at the south ends of Meadow
and Holly Drives and on Knoll in between the two. Be respectful of private
property.
APPANOOSE COUNTY: At the Dean Wetland on the 10th were 4 LITTLE BLUE HERONS
and 2 BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS.
MARION COUNTY: Shorebird habitat is still good at Pinchey Bottoms with 20
species being reported on the 13th, including an AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER, a
WILLET, 2 RUDDY TURNSTONES, 2 SANDERLINGS, a BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER,
LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS, a WILSON'S SNIPE, 2 WILSON'S PHALAROPES, and 6
RED-NECKED PHALAROPES. At the Boxcars Area of Red Rock Reservoir, were 2
WILLETS and a singing BELL'S VIREO. A BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, 2 WILLETS, and a
COMMON TERN were on the main lake of Red Rock Reservoir, east of Highway 14.
At least 4 RED-NECKED PHALAROPES were still present at Pinchey Bottoms on
the 14th. The birds were in the 3rd body of water and required walking
through knee-high water to get to it.
CENTRAL:
POLK COUNTY: The BROWN PELICAN was seen off the boat ramp area of Jester
Park on the 11th. It was with a small group of American White Pelicans.
A SNOWY EGRET was seen north of the boat ramp area off Jester Park on the
12th. The BROWN PELICAN was also present.
Several shorebirds were seen off the boat ramp area of Jester Park on the
13th. These included 2 AMERICAN AVOCETS, a WILLET, 2 MARBLED GODWITS, and a
RUDDY TURNSTONE. The BROWN PELICAN was also observed. A LEAST TERN was seen
at the water's edge at Sandpiper Beach, also on the 13th. Five (5) AMERICAN
AVOCETS were seen off the boat ramp area of Jester Park. Late in the day,
off Jester Park, the 5 AMERICAN AVOCETS were observed, along with a
SANDERLING, a BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER, and, of course, the BROWN PELICAN.
A well described juvenile RED KNOT was seen off Jester Park on the 14th.
Also present was a RUDDY TURNSTONE and the BROWN PELICAN. The RED KNOT was
relocated late on the 14th.
BOONE COUNTY: At Ledges State Park, near Boone, on the 13th were 3 CASPIAN
TERNS (flying south along the Des Moines River), migrating ALDER and LEAST
FLYCATCHERS, a singing BELL'S VIREO, and a fall adult BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER.
The ALDER FLYCATCHER was heard singing 3 or 4 times. The bird was in the
Willows west of the shelter that is north of the Lost Lake parking lot. The
BELL'S VIREO and the BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER were seen in the trees at the
Wildlife Research Station parking lot.
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*Iowa
*Iowa Statewide
*14 August 2005
*IAST0508.14
-Transcript
-Species Mentioned
**BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCK (ACCIDENTAL)
**BROWN PELICAN (ACCIDENTAL)
**RED KNOT (Casual)
**BLACK-HEADED GULL (Casual)
**WHITE-WINGED DOVE (Casual)
**PRAIRIE WARBLER (Casual)
*Gray Partridge (S Iowa)
*Ruffed Grouse
American Bittern
Least Bittern
Snowy Egret
*Little Blue Heron
Common Moorhen
Sandhill Crane
SHOREBIRDS:
Black-bellied Plover
American Golden-Plover
American Avocet
Willet
*Marbled Godwit
Ruddy Turnstone
Sanderling
Baird's Sandpiper
Dunlin
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
*Long-billed Dowitcher
Wilson's Snipe
Wilson's Phalarope
Red-necked Phalarope
Caspian Tern
*Common Tern
*Least Tern
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (high count)
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Acadian Flycatcher
*Alder Flycatcher (2nd earliest)
Least Flycatcher
Western Kingbird
Loggerhead Shrike
Bell's Vireo
WARBLERS:
Tennessee Warbler
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Blackburnian Warbler
*Yellow-throated Warbler
Black-and-white Warbler
Northern Waterthrush
Kentucky Warbler
Wilson's Warbler
Canada Warbler
Summer Tanager
Blue Grosbeak
Coverage: Iowa Statewide
Date: 14 August 2005
Compiler and Transcriber: Danny Akers
Email: BirdManDan1231@hotmail.com
For more information on Iowa birds and birding, visit www.iowabirds.org/
Species in ALL CAPS can be classified into three categories in the state of
Iowa: 1) UNRECORDED, ACCIDENTAL or Casual; 2) A RARE but regular species;
or 3) record early or late date or unusual for time of year. Species with
two asterisks (**) should be documented and species with one asterisk (*)
should have some details provided. Occasionally, these asterisks may only
apply to certain species during certain times of the year.
-Weekly Summary for Sunday, August 14th, 2005:
Fifty-one (51) species are mentioned in the report this week. Two
Accidentals were reported this week. There was one sighting of the
BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCK in Cass County and several weekend sightings of
the BROWN PELICAN at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk County. Four Casuals were
reported. The BLACK-HEADED GULL continues at Spirit Lake in Dickinson
County, a juvenile RED KNOT was found at Saylorville Reservoir in Polk
County, a WHITE-WINGED DOVE continues at a residence in Warren County, and a
PRAIRIE WARBLER was observed in Hancock County as well. Shorebird migration
is well underway, with the fall migration count up to 28 species. Good birds
in this category this week include the RED KNOT, as well as AMERICAN
GOLDEN-PLOVER, MARBLED GODWIT, RUDDY TURNSTONE, DUNLIN, and LONG-BILLED
DOWITCHER. The warbler migration is underway in Iowa, with 13 species being
reported in the first week. Highlights in this category include the PRAIRIE
WARBLER, as well as YELLOW-THROATED and KENTUCKY WARBLERS. Other good
sightings this week included GRAY PARTRIDGE in Fremont County, RUFFED GROUSE
in Clayton County, COMMON TERN in Marion County, LEAST TERN in Polk County,
and a 2nd earliest singing ALDER FLYCATCHER in Boone County.
-Here is the Iowa Rare Bird Alert from Monday, August 8th to Sunday, August
14th, 2005:
SOUTHWEST:
CASS COUNTY: The BLACK-BELLIED WHISTLING-DUCK was observed on the wing at
Lake Anita S.P. on the 8th. The bird was flushed by two deer from the wet
area southeast of the south boat ramp.
POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY: A drive along the Missouri Ave.-152nd route and the
Ski Hill Drive near Hitchcock Nature Center, yielded 15 WESTERN KINGBIRDS.
Four (4) BLUE GROSBEAKS were also seen along the route. A female SUMMER
TANAGER was seen at the Nature Center.
FREMONT COUNTY: Two (2) GRAY PARTRIDGES were flushed just south of Tabor on
the 11th.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY: A EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE was seen near the grain
elevators on the south side of Stanton on the 12th.
NORTHWEST:
DICKINSON COUNTY: The BLACK-HEADED GULL was seen on the rocks on the south
side of The Grade of Spirit Lake on the 9th.
NORTH CENTRAL:
BUTLER COUNTY: A LITTLE BLUE HERON was seen at Big Marsh on the 8th. The
bird was seen about 9 miles north of Parkersburg, off the pullouts from
Highway 14.
CERRO GORDO COUNTY: An AMERICAN BITTERN was at Zirbel Slough on the 8th.
The first warblers of the fall were reported from Parker's Woods in Mason
City on the 12th, and included a BLACK-AND-WHITE WARBLER and a NORTHERN
WATERTHRUSH.
WORTH COUNTY: Elk Creek has had shorebirds for about 2 weeks, mainly around
a pond at Cardinal Ave. and 448th St. About 1500 shorebirds of 16 species
were seen on the 9th, including BAIRD'S SANDPIPER, 2 DUNLINS, 4
BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS, and 1 WILSON'S PHALAROPE. The shorbs were out at
the northwest part of the pond. A LOGGERHEAD SHRIKE was also seen at 440th
St. and Cedar Ave. On Grouse Ave., a LEAST FLYCATCHER, which had been
present most of the summer, was still vocal.
HANCOCK COUNTY: Several good birds were seen at Pilot Knob State Park on the
14th. Eleven species of warblers were seen, including a fall male PRAIRIE
WARBLER, a species that is now Casual in Iowa. The PRAIRIE was seen along
the road by the observation tower. Other warblers included 1 CHESTNUT-SIDED,
2 BLACKBURNIAN, 1 YELLOW-THROATED (good for northern Iowa), 5
BLACK-AND-WHITE, 1 WILSON'S, and 2 CANADA. A BROAD-WINGED HAWK was also
present. A TENNESSEE WARBLER was seen at East Twin Lake as well.
WRIGHT COUNTY: An early YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER was seen at Big Wall Lake
on the 14th.
NORTHEAST:
BLACK HAWK COUNTY: A EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE was heard at the corner of East
Bennington Road and Schenk Road, northeast of Waterloo on the 8th. From
highway 63, north of Waterloo, go 3 miles East on the Dunkerton Road. Turn
left and go 2 miles North on Schenk Road. The bird was calling from pine
trees at the north end of the farm place on the right.
WINNESHIEK COUNTY: At Cardinal Marsh on the 8th were 5 LEAST BITTERNS, 2
COMMON MOORHENS, 2 SANDHILL CRANES, and 2 WILSON'S SNIPE.
ALLAMAKEE COUNTY: At Effigy Mounds N.M. on the 12th was a singing ACADIAN
FLYCATCHER and a singing KENTUCKY WARBLER. An early CANADA WARBLER was also
seen as well.
CLAYTON COUNTY: At the South Unit of Effigy Mounds N.M. on the 8th, was a
drumming RUFFED GROUSE. The bird was heard once.
An estimated 55 RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRDS were observed at the hummingbird
feeders at Pikes Peak S.P. on the 12th. No Selasphorus hummingbirds though.
EAST CENTRAL:
JOHNSON COUNTY: The LITTLE BLUE HERON from Hawkeye Wildlife Area was seen
again this week, on the 8th. The bird was 3.3 mi west of Round Pond in a
back water area. It was located in the top of a dead tree.
A few shorebirds are still around Hawkeye Wildlife Area, despite a rising
water level, as reported on the 11th. A BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER and a RUDDY
TURNSTONE were seen from Sand Point, Between Sand Point and the Babcock
Access were 7 BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERS and a BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER.
SOUTH CENTRAL:
WARREN COUNTY: The WHITE-WINGED DOVE from last week, is still visiting a
residence in Norwalk. Enter Norwalk on Highway 28. Go past the grocery store
and take a right on Holly Drive (the first right after the lights). There is
a quick left turn onto Knoll Dr. then Meadow Drive is your first right.
Concentrate on this area to look for the bird, at the south ends of Meadow
and Holly Drives and on Knoll in between the two. Be respectful of private
property.
APPANOOSE COUNTY: At the Dean Wetland on the 10th were 4 LITTLE BLUE HERONS
and 2 BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS.
MARION COUNTY: Shorebird habitat is still good at Pinchey Bottoms with 20
species being reported on the 13th, including an AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER, a
WILLET, 2 RUDDY TURNSTONES, 2 SANDERLINGS, a BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER,
LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS, a WILSON'S SNIPE, 2 WILSON'S PHALAROPES, and 6
RED-NECKED PHALAROPES. At the Boxcars Area of Red Rock Reservoir, were 2
WILLETS and a singing BELL'S VIREO. A BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, 2 WILLETS, and a
COMMON TERN were on the main lake of Red Rock Reservoir, east of Highway 14.
At least 4 RED-NECKED PHALAROPES were still present at Pinchey Bottoms on
the 14th. The birds were in the 3rd body of water and required walking
through knee-high water to get to it.
CENTRAL:
POLK COUNTY: The BROWN PELICAN was seen off the boat ramp area of Jester
Park on the 11th. It was with a small group of American White Pelicans.
A SNOWY EGRET was seen north of the boat ramp area off Jester Park on the
12th. The BROWN PELICAN was also present.
Several shorebirds were seen off the boat ramp area of Jester Park on the
13th. These included 2 AMERICAN AVOCETS, a WILLET, 2 MARBLED GODWITS, and a
RUDDY TURNSTONE. The BROWN PELICAN was also observed. A LEAST TERN was seen
at the water's edge at Sandpiper Beach, also on the 13th. Five (5) AMERICAN
AVOCETS were seen off the boat ramp area of Jester Park. Late in the day,
off Jester Park, the 5 AMERICAN AVOCETS were observed, along with a
SANDERLING, a BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER, and, of course, the BROWN PELICAN.
A well described juvenile RED KNOT was seen off Jester Park on the 14th.
Also present was a RUDDY TURNSTONE and the BROWN PELICAN. The RED KNOT was
relocated late on the 14th.
BOONE COUNTY: At Ledges State Park, near Boone, on the 13th were 3 CASPIAN
TERNS (flying south along the Des Moines River), migrating ALDER and LEAST
FLYCATCHERS, a singing BELL'S VIREO, and a fall adult BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER.
The ALDER FLYCATCHER was heard singing 3 or 4 times. The bird was in the
Willows west of the shelter that is north of the Lost Lake parking lot. The
BELL'S VIREO and the BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER were seen in the trees at the
Wildlife Research Station parking lot.
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