Got a couple of hours of BBA work done on the block adjacent to (BUT NOT INCLUDING) the Bradgate Access west of Rutland. I was walking the trail where it interesects Florida Avenue when I was quite delighted to pick up a couple of new species for my Humboldt Co. Species list (I picked up another at the Bradgate Access Great-crested Flycatcher). One species was an experience with at least two Yellow-billed Cuckoos, (one I saw and one that I heard further east from where I saw the other, the first flew west towards the river). The second was a pair of Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers working a tree about three feet from where the seen cuckoo had been. The sapsuckers were also supplemented by a female Ruby-throated Hummingbird who was tagging along behind them as they worked the tree.
Also of note for the trail were several Indigo Buntings, some Lark Sparrows, many many many Common Yellowthroats (living up to their name). I also picked up a Vesper Sparrow driving the road and a lot of Dickcissels. --- 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]
