Early this morning as I trekked the perimeter of Swan Lake (as I've mentioned before, Swan Lake is located in Swan Lake State Park, just two miles south of Carroll), I caught sight of a Great-Blue Heron flying overhead. This was my FOY. This might not be quite as noteworthy, but I also spotted a Ring-Billed Gull coasting above the water. On the lake, I saw several BW Teal. While spying on a Tree Sparrow perched high in a tree, an adult male Northern Harrier flew over and I was lucky enough to get a great look! Less remarkable were the Cooper's and two Red-Tailed Hawks that I spotted as I left the park.I hope that everyone gets a chance to get out and enjoy this superb weather!
Happy Birding To All! Rachel Simmons Carroll --- 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]
