Birding during an all-day rain is one thing, but coupling that with a
20-30 mph wind is another thing all together, so I didn't bother until
it dried up at 5:00. There were quite a few cool and soggy Empids, with
Least, Alder, and Yellow-bellied calls heard. At least 8 Swainson's
Thrushes around, with dripping vegetation shielding more. The only
vireos I spotted were Red-eyed. Warblers included Tennessee, Magnolia,
Wilson's, Common Yellowthroat, Yellow, Chestnut-sided, and numerous
Redstarts. The neighborhood Cooper's Hawk passed over leading squadrons
of grackles and starlings.
Things ought to start jumping a bit tomorrow morning when the sun and
bugs come out.
Matthew Kenne
Algona, Iowa
[email protected]
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