-RBA
*Iowa
*Iowa Statewide
*2 October 2005
*IAST0510.02
-Transcript
-RARE Species Mentioned (documentation required)
UNRECORDED:
***GREEN VIOLET-EAR***
***ACORN WOODPECKER*** (belated)
ACCIDENTAL:
**BROWN PELICAN** (11th state record)
CASUAL:
**BLACK-HEADED GULL**
-Additional Species Mentioned
WATERFOWL
Snow Goose
Gadwall
Northern Shoveler
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Ruddy Duck
Common Loon
Horned Grebe
Eared Grebe
Western Grebe
American Bittern
Snowy Egret
Great Egret (high count)
*Ibis (Plegadis) Sp.
Mississippi Kite
Broad-winged Hawk (high count)
Swainson's Hawk (high count)
Red-shouldered Hawk
Merlin
SHOREBIRDS
Black-bellied Plover
American Golden-Plover
Semipalmated Plover
American Avocet
Solitary Sandpiper
*Long-billed Dowitcher
Red-necked Phalarope
Franklin's Gull (high count)
Bonaparte's Gull
*Sabine's Gull
*Common Tern
Forster's Tern
Black Tern
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Carolina Wren
*Veery
*Swainson's Thrush
Hermit Thrush
Wood Thrush
*Varied Thrush (record early)
WARBLERS
Golden-winged Warbler
Nashville Warbler
Northern Parula
*Black-throated Blue Warbler
**PINE WARBLER**
Palm Warbler
**HOODED WARBLER** (record late)
Le Conte's Sparrow
Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
Rusty Blackbird
Purple Finch
Coverage: Iowa Statewide
Date: 2 October 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. 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. Occasionally, these asterisks may only apply to certain regularly
occuring species at certain times of the year. Species in the ACCIDENTAL and
CASUAL categories are listed in order of accepted occurance in the state,
with the rarest species at the top. Species in the ACCIDENTAL category will
also have the accepted or potential state record number next to the species
name.
-Weekly Summary for Sunday, October 2nd, 2005:
Fifty-four (54) species are mentioned in the report this week. Two
UNRECORDED species were reported this week. A GREEN VIOLET-EAR has been
visiting the Leher farm near Grundy Center since the 25th. Through 1130 AM
this morning, the 2nd, 145 people from 7 states have traveled to see this
bird. Photos can be viewed here:
http://www.greenbackedheron.com/photo.cfm?setid=1712 The other UNRECORDED
species reported this week, was an ACORN WOODPECKER. This bird was
photographed in early September (1st or 2nd) at Brookside Park in Ames.
Photo can be viewed here:
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~keenanz/woodpecker.jpg Activity has declined
over the past 2 weeks, at least as far as Accidentals and Casuals go. The
only Accidental reported this week, was of the continuing prescence of the
BROWN PELICAN in Polk County. The continuing BLACK-HEADED GULL at Spirit
Lake in Dickinson County was the only reported Casual. The waterfowl
migration is beginning to get underway, with 12 species being recorded thus
far. The shorebird migration has most likely leveled off for the season, at
30 species, with SNOWY PLOVER and WESTERN SANDPIPER the best of the season.
The Warbler migration continues in the state, with 35 species being
reported.
-Here is the Iowa Rare Bird Alert from Wednesday, September 21st to Sunday,
October 2nd, 2005:
SOUTHWEST:
POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY: A juvenile SABINE'S GULL was found at Lake Manawa on
the 22nd. Migrating waterfowl present included GADWALL, NORTHERN SHOVELER,
and RUDDY DUCK.
A juvenile SABINE'S GULL joined the other juvenile SABINE'S GULL at Lake
Manawa on the 23rd. A MERLIN pushed past the hawkwatch at the Hitchcock
Nature Center as well.
A juvenile SABINE'S GULL was flying around Lake Manawa on the 25th. Another
bird was seen later in the day, along with a few BLACK TERNS.
Hawkwatching was very productive at Hitchcock Nature Center between the 24th
and 26th. BROAD-WINGED HAWKS were putting on a show at an area not known as
the prime spot for this species. This best day for this species was the
24th, with 660 birds. A MERLIN was seen on the 25th, MISSISSIPPI KITES were
seen on the 24th and the 26th, and a RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was seen on the
26th.
A SABINE'S GULL was still present at Lake Manawa on the 28th. The 28th was
an exciting day at Hitchcock, with over 1400 birds recored. SWAINSON'S HAWKS
made the prominent showing with 905 birds. Other highlights were 2 MERLINS
and over 16,000 FRANKLIN'S GULLS.
A SABINE'S GULL was still lingering at Lake Manawa on the 1st. A COMMON LOON
was present as well.
Highlights from Hitchcock on the 1st and 2nd included 407 SWAINSON'S HAWKS
and a MERLIN on the 1st and a MISSISSIPPI KITE on the 2nd.
WEST CENTRAL:
CARROLL COUNTY: A EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE was reported from Arcadia on the
29th.
GREENE COUNTY: At Dunbar Slough on the 2nd was an IBIS (Plegadis) SP., 10
species of shorebirds, including a SEMIPALMATED PLOVER and a SOLITARY
SANDPIPER. A MERLIN was seen in the town of Scranton. At Snake Creek Marsh
was a MERLIN and at least 1 LE CONTE'S SPARROW.
NORTHWEST:
DICKINSON COUNTY: At Spirit Lake on the 24th were 2 EARED and 2 WESTERN
GREBES, 3 RED-NECKED PHALAROPES, and the BLACK-HEADED GULL. At Gull Point
State Park was a BONAPARTE'S GULL and a SWAINSON'S THRUSH. A HORNED GREBE
was at Welch Lake and a RUSTY BLACKBIRD was at Diamond Lake.
At Spirit Lake on the 25th, remaining birds included a WESTERN GREBE, a
RED-NECKED PHALAROPE, and the BLACK-HEADED GULL.
PALO ALTO COUNTY: Two (2) COMMON LOONS were at Lost Island Lake on the 25th.
SIOUX COUNTY: A pair of EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVES have been reported from a
residence north of Sioux Center, as reported on the 29th.
CLAY COUNTY: A record early VARIED THRUSH was observed at a residence in
Spencer on the 29th. The bird flew into a window but has recooperated from
the incident.
NORTH CENTRAL:
MITCHELL COUNTY: At Pinicon Alders W.A. on the 25th was a VEERY, a
GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER, 2 NORTHERN PARULAS, and a male BLACK-THROATED BLUE
WARBLER.
CERRO GORDO COUNTY: A WOOD THRUSH was a notable bird amongst several
migrants at Parker's Woods in Mason City on the 26th.
At Parker's Woods on the 29th, a HERMIT THRUSH and NASHVILLE WARBLERS were
present. A SWAINSON'S HAWK was seen crusing south.
KOSSUTH COUNTY: A MERLIN was seen near Union Slough N.W.R. on the 25th.
A MISSISSIPPI KITE and 2 MERLINS passed over Algona on the 28th.
NORTHEAST:
BREMER COUNTY: Two (2) FORSTER'S TERNS were reported from Sweet Marsh on the
21st.
CLAYTON COUNTY: A PURPLE FINCH was at a residence in Garnavillo on the 23rd.
EAST CENTRAL:
JOHNSON COUNTY: A probable EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE was seen in North Liberty
on the 22nd.
Two (2) NELSON'S SHARP-TAILED SPARROWS were seen at Hawkeye W.A. on the 1st.
The birds were east of the parking lot at the end of Babcock Access. Both
birds were in cockleburrs and other tall vegetation over shallow standing
water. On the west side of Greencastle Avenue, and AMERICAN BITTERN, a
juvenile SNOWY EGRET, and singles of BLACK-BELLIED and AMERICAN
GOLDEN-PLOVERS were seen. PALM WARBLERS were noted along James Ave. as well.
BENTON COUNTY: EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVES have been regularly coming to a
residence in Walford, as reported on the 23rd.
LINN COUNTY: A male HOODED WARBLER was seen at close range at Squaw Creek
Park, east of Marion, on the 26th. This is a record late date for this
species in Iowa.
A CAROLINA WREN and 2 PURPLE FINCHES were present at a residence near Cedar
Rapids on the 26th.
SCOTT COUNTY: A PINE WARBLER was reported from a residence in Bettendorf on
the 28th.
SOUTH CENTRAL:
APPANOOSE COUNTY: Highlights in the Sedan Wetlands area on the 21st included
an AMERICAN BITTERN, 150 GREAT EGRETS, and a NELSON'S SHARP-TAILED SPARROW.
The Centerville Bird Club had an outing to areas of the the Sedan Wetlands
complex on the 1st. At least 13 NELSON'S SHARP-TAILED and 1 LECONTE'S
SPARROW were seen.
WARREN COUNTY: A EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE visited a residence in Norwalk on
the 22nd.
CENTRAL:
POLK COUNTY: Off Jester Park on the 22nd were 2 AMERICAN AVOCETS and 8
FORSTER'S TERNS. Later in the day, several new birds had arrived, including
a SNOW GOOSE, around 175 NORTHERN PINTAILS and 95 GREEN-WINGED TEAL, the
BROWN PELICAN was around, 2 COMMON TERNS were present, and 2 AMERICAN
GOLDEN-PLOVERS and 22 LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS.
A COMMON LOON and an EARED GREBE were seen at Saylorville Reservoir on the
26th.
A CAROLINA WREN visited a residence in Urbandale on the 29th.
STORY COUNTY: Probably one of the hottest birding news events of the year
for Iowa, was of an ACORN WOODPECKER that was photographed in early (1st or
2nd) September at Brookside Park in Ames. The bird "appeared to be sick" and
allowed close approach. This is a potential first state record for this
species in Iowa.
A EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE was seen along county road R38, just south of the
intersection with E57, on the 22nd.
Six (6) AMERICAN AVOCETS were seen at Ada Hayden Heritage Park near Ames on
the 28th.
A pair of EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVES were seen along R38, just over a mile
south of the Kelley turnoff.
GRUNDY COUNTY: Iowa's first GREEN-VIOLET EAR has been seen daily at the
Neher Farm, southwest of Grundy Center, since the 25th.
Directions (from North): From Waterloo, go west on highway 20 to the Grundy
Center turnoff (highway 14) and exit and head towards Grundy Center. Proceed
about 4.5 miles and turn right (west) on D35 to Holland. Go 1 mile and turn
left (south) onto T37 and proceed back to highway 14 on the west side of
Grundy Center (there is a Casey's here). Turn right (west) on highway 14 and
continue west for about 2 miles and turn left (south) onto T29. Proceed
about 1-2 miles south and you should see the large, white farm house on the
right, which says Neher Acres. The bird comes right to the feeder on the
window of the house.
Directions (from South): From Marshalltown, go north out of town on highway
14 for approx. 11-12 miles. At this time, turn right (east) onto D67 heading
to the town of Conrad. Continue east on D67 for 4 miles, through the town of
Conrad and to the town of Beaman. At Beaman, turn left (north) onto T29.
Proceed approx. 7.5 to 8 miles. You should see the large, white farm house
on the left, which says Neher Acres. The bird comes right to the feeder on
the window of the house.
Phone Number: Lyle and Marlene Neher 319-824-6772. Call to see if the bird
is still around.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The next scheduled report of the Iowa Rare Bird Alert will be for Sunday,
October 9th, 2005 for the weekly report. Should any UNRECORDED or ACCIDENTAL
species be reported, an update will be posted.
*Iowa
*Iowa Statewide
*2 October 2005
*IAST0510.02
-Transcript
-RARE Species Mentioned (documentation required)
UNRECORDED:
***GREEN VIOLET-EAR***
***ACORN WOODPECKER*** (belated)
ACCIDENTAL:
**BROWN PELICAN** (11th state record)
CASUAL:
**BLACK-HEADED GULL**
-Additional Species Mentioned
WATERFOWL
Snow Goose
Gadwall
Northern Shoveler
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Ruddy Duck
Common Loon
Horned Grebe
Eared Grebe
Western Grebe
American Bittern
Snowy Egret
Great Egret (high count)
*Ibis (Plegadis) Sp.
Mississippi Kite
Broad-winged Hawk (high count)
Swainson's Hawk (high count)
Red-shouldered Hawk
Merlin
SHOREBIRDS
Black-bellied Plover
American Golden-Plover
Semipalmated Plover
American Avocet
Solitary Sandpiper
*Long-billed Dowitcher
Red-necked Phalarope
Franklin's Gull (high count)
Bonaparte's Gull
*Sabine's Gull
*Common Tern
Forster's Tern
Black Tern
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Carolina Wren
*Veery
*Swainson's Thrush
Hermit Thrush
Wood Thrush
*Varied Thrush (record early)
WARBLERS
Golden-winged Warbler
Nashville Warbler
Northern Parula
*Black-throated Blue Warbler
**PINE WARBLER**
Palm Warbler
**HOODED WARBLER** (record late)
Le Conte's Sparrow
Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow
Rusty Blackbird
Purple Finch
Coverage: Iowa Statewide
Date: 2 October 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. 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. Occasionally, these asterisks may only apply to certain regularly
occuring species at certain times of the year. Species in the ACCIDENTAL and
CASUAL categories are listed in order of accepted occurance in the state,
with the rarest species at the top. Species in the ACCIDENTAL category will
also have the accepted or potential state record number next to the species
name.
-Weekly Summary for Sunday, October 2nd, 2005:
Fifty-four (54) species are mentioned in the report this week. Two
UNRECORDED species were reported this week. A GREEN VIOLET-EAR has been
visiting the Leher farm near Grundy Center since the 25th. Through 1130 AM
this morning, the 2nd, 145 people from 7 states have traveled to see this
bird. Photos can be viewed here:
http://www.greenbackedheron.com/photo.cfm?setid=1712 The other UNRECORDED
species reported this week, was an ACORN WOODPECKER. This bird was
photographed in early September (1st or 2nd) at Brookside Park in Ames.
Photo can be viewed here:
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~keenanz/woodpecker.jpg Activity has declined
over the past 2 weeks, at least as far as Accidentals and Casuals go. The
only Accidental reported this week, was of the continuing prescence of the
BROWN PELICAN in Polk County. The continuing BLACK-HEADED GULL at Spirit
Lake in Dickinson County was the only reported Casual. The waterfowl
migration is beginning to get underway, with 12 species being recorded thus
far. The shorebird migration has most likely leveled off for the season, at
30 species, with SNOWY PLOVER and WESTERN SANDPIPER the best of the season.
The Warbler migration continues in the state, with 35 species being
reported.
-Here is the Iowa Rare Bird Alert from Wednesday, September 21st to Sunday,
October 2nd, 2005:
SOUTHWEST:
POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY: A juvenile SABINE'S GULL was found at Lake Manawa on
the 22nd. Migrating waterfowl present included GADWALL, NORTHERN SHOVELER,
and RUDDY DUCK.
A juvenile SABINE'S GULL joined the other juvenile SABINE'S GULL at Lake
Manawa on the 23rd. A MERLIN pushed past the hawkwatch at the Hitchcock
Nature Center as well.
A juvenile SABINE'S GULL was flying around Lake Manawa on the 25th. Another
bird was seen later in the day, along with a few BLACK TERNS.
Hawkwatching was very productive at Hitchcock Nature Center between the 24th
and 26th. BROAD-WINGED HAWKS were putting on a show at an area not known as
the prime spot for this species. This best day for this species was the
24th, with 660 birds. A MERLIN was seen on the 25th, MISSISSIPPI KITES were
seen on the 24th and the 26th, and a RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was seen on the
26th.
A SABINE'S GULL was still present at Lake Manawa on the 28th. The 28th was
an exciting day at Hitchcock, with over 1400 birds recored. SWAINSON'S HAWKS
made the prominent showing with 905 birds. Other highlights were 2 MERLINS
and over 16,000 FRANKLIN'S GULLS.
A SABINE'S GULL was still lingering at Lake Manawa on the 1st. A COMMON LOON
was present as well.
Highlights from Hitchcock on the 1st and 2nd included 407 SWAINSON'S HAWKS
and a MERLIN on the 1st and a MISSISSIPPI KITE on the 2nd.
WEST CENTRAL:
CARROLL COUNTY: A EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE was reported from Arcadia on the
29th.
GREENE COUNTY: At Dunbar Slough on the 2nd was an IBIS (Plegadis) SP., 10
species of shorebirds, including a SEMIPALMATED PLOVER and a SOLITARY
SANDPIPER. A MERLIN was seen in the town of Scranton. At Snake Creek Marsh
was a MERLIN and at least 1 LE CONTE'S SPARROW.
NORTHWEST:
DICKINSON COUNTY: At Spirit Lake on the 24th were 2 EARED and 2 WESTERN
GREBES, 3 RED-NECKED PHALAROPES, and the BLACK-HEADED GULL. At Gull Point
State Park was a BONAPARTE'S GULL and a SWAINSON'S THRUSH. A HORNED GREBE
was at Welch Lake and a RUSTY BLACKBIRD was at Diamond Lake.
At Spirit Lake on the 25th, remaining birds included a WESTERN GREBE, a
RED-NECKED PHALAROPE, and the BLACK-HEADED GULL.
PALO ALTO COUNTY: Two (2) COMMON LOONS were at Lost Island Lake on the 25th.
SIOUX COUNTY: A pair of EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVES have been reported from a
residence north of Sioux Center, as reported on the 29th.
CLAY COUNTY: A record early VARIED THRUSH was observed at a residence in
Spencer on the 29th. The bird flew into a window but has recooperated from
the incident.
NORTH CENTRAL:
MITCHELL COUNTY: At Pinicon Alders W.A. on the 25th was a VEERY, a
GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER, 2 NORTHERN PARULAS, and a male BLACK-THROATED BLUE
WARBLER.
CERRO GORDO COUNTY: A WOOD THRUSH was a notable bird amongst several
migrants at Parker's Woods in Mason City on the 26th.
At Parker's Woods on the 29th, a HERMIT THRUSH and NASHVILLE WARBLERS were
present. A SWAINSON'S HAWK was seen crusing south.
KOSSUTH COUNTY: A MERLIN was seen near Union Slough N.W.R. on the 25th.
A MISSISSIPPI KITE and 2 MERLINS passed over Algona on the 28th.
NORTHEAST:
BREMER COUNTY: Two (2) FORSTER'S TERNS were reported from Sweet Marsh on the
21st.
CLAYTON COUNTY: A PURPLE FINCH was at a residence in Garnavillo on the 23rd.
EAST CENTRAL:
JOHNSON COUNTY: A probable EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE was seen in North Liberty
on the 22nd.
Two (2) NELSON'S SHARP-TAILED SPARROWS were seen at Hawkeye W.A. on the 1st.
The birds were east of the parking lot at the end of Babcock Access. Both
birds were in cockleburrs and other tall vegetation over shallow standing
water. On the west side of Greencastle Avenue, and AMERICAN BITTERN, a
juvenile SNOWY EGRET, and singles of BLACK-BELLIED and AMERICAN
GOLDEN-PLOVERS were seen. PALM WARBLERS were noted along James Ave. as well.
BENTON COUNTY: EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVES have been regularly coming to a
residence in Walford, as reported on the 23rd.
LINN COUNTY: A male HOODED WARBLER was seen at close range at Squaw Creek
Park, east of Marion, on the 26th. This is a record late date for this
species in Iowa.
A CAROLINA WREN and 2 PURPLE FINCHES were present at a residence near Cedar
Rapids on the 26th.
SCOTT COUNTY: A PINE WARBLER was reported from a residence in Bettendorf on
the 28th.
SOUTH CENTRAL:
APPANOOSE COUNTY: Highlights in the Sedan Wetlands area on the 21st included
an AMERICAN BITTERN, 150 GREAT EGRETS, and a NELSON'S SHARP-TAILED SPARROW.
The Centerville Bird Club had an outing to areas of the the Sedan Wetlands
complex on the 1st. At least 13 NELSON'S SHARP-TAILED and 1 LECONTE'S
SPARROW were seen.
WARREN COUNTY: A EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE visited a residence in Norwalk on
the 22nd.
CENTRAL:
POLK COUNTY: Off Jester Park on the 22nd were 2 AMERICAN AVOCETS and 8
FORSTER'S TERNS. Later in the day, several new birds had arrived, including
a SNOW GOOSE, around 175 NORTHERN PINTAILS and 95 GREEN-WINGED TEAL, the
BROWN PELICAN was around, 2 COMMON TERNS were present, and 2 AMERICAN
GOLDEN-PLOVERS and 22 LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS.
A COMMON LOON and an EARED GREBE were seen at Saylorville Reservoir on the
26th.
A CAROLINA WREN visited a residence in Urbandale on the 29th.
STORY COUNTY: Probably one of the hottest birding news events of the year
for Iowa, was of an ACORN WOODPECKER that was photographed in early (1st or
2nd) September at Brookside Park in Ames. The bird "appeared to be sick" and
allowed close approach. This is a potential first state record for this
species in Iowa.
A EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE was seen along county road R38, just south of the
intersection with E57, on the 22nd.
Six (6) AMERICAN AVOCETS were seen at Ada Hayden Heritage Park near Ames on
the 28th.
A pair of EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVES were seen along R38, just over a mile
south of the Kelley turnoff.
GRUNDY COUNTY: Iowa's first GREEN-VIOLET EAR has been seen daily at the
Neher Farm, southwest of Grundy Center, since the 25th.
Directions (from North): From Waterloo, go west on highway 20 to the Grundy
Center turnoff (highway 14) and exit and head towards Grundy Center. Proceed
about 4.5 miles and turn right (west) on D35 to Holland. Go 1 mile and turn
left (south) onto T37 and proceed back to highway 14 on the west side of
Grundy Center (there is a Casey's here). Turn right (west) on highway 14 and
continue west for about 2 miles and turn left (south) onto T29. Proceed
about 1-2 miles south and you should see the large, white farm house on the
right, which says Neher Acres. The bird comes right to the feeder on the
window of the house.
Directions (from South): From Marshalltown, go north out of town on highway
14 for approx. 11-12 miles. At this time, turn right (east) onto D67 heading
to the town of Conrad. Continue east on D67 for 4 miles, through the town of
Conrad and to the town of Beaman. At Beaman, turn left (north) onto T29.
Proceed approx. 7.5 to 8 miles. You should see the large, white farm house
on the left, which says Neher Acres. The bird comes right to the feeder on
the window of the house.
Phone Number: Lyle and Marlene Neher 319-824-6772. Call to see if the bird
is still around.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The next scheduled report of the Iowa Rare Bird Alert will be for Sunday,
October 9th, 2005 for the weekly report. Should any UNRECORDED or ACCIDENTAL
species be reported, an update will be posted.