The northwest section of OTM had the notable birds this morning including
7 COMMON MOORHENS (5 juvs.) and 4 LEAST BITTERNS seen and 2 heard
"quacking". The north/south dike had only a foot of grass but getting to it
required
wading through deeper dew covered vegetation.The dikes at the east end have
been mowed so maybe it will be likewise with the west side soon. I only saw a
few flying Great Egrets but there could have been more in the middle of the
marsh.
I also flushed a Least Bittern on the east side and saw a pair of River Otters
swimming. A couple of Soras were vocal but oddly no Sandhill Cranes were heard.
Jim Forde
Cedar Rapids
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