I had a handsome junco on my deck right outside my kitchen window this morning. I am about 95% sure it was an Oregon Junco, a life bird for me. It had the distinctive black hood and brown flanks. Fortunately, it flew before my cat got it! I thought I had seen one a few days ago, but hadn't gotten another glimpse to confirm.
Has anyone else seen one of these this winter? How common are they for Iowa? I also had a good view of a barred owl which I flushed this morning on an early morning walk on a trail through mature oak woods. Fun. It kept flying from tree to tree, nervous to have me around. It called once. Zonya --- 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/PayDues.aspx. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: [email protected]
