At the Lamoni sewer lagoons, there was a female Hudsonian Godwit wading in one of the upper pools.
My son, Caleb along with Jeff & Jenia Livingston watched it for about a half hour at a distance of about 30 yards. Notable details include a white rump patch, distinct supercillium and black pattern under the wings. It also was noticably larger than the Greater Yellowlegs around it (and the Stilt Sandpiper, that is still around). It also had a two tone decurved bill. The bird never took flight, but did spend some time bathing and preening. Matthew Torres Leon, 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: [email protected]
