A late morning visit to Weise Slough.
Fox sparrow - one pair FOY Gadwall - one m/f pair Blue-winged teal - 6+ Ring-necked duck - 30+ American Wigeon - 6+ Northern Shovelers Painted turtles - counted almost 30 sitting on branches sticking out of the water sunning themselves As I was about to leave the slough I spotted an American Woodcock in the middle of the road. I approached slowly in my car, but it did not seem the least concerned. It stood and rocked back and forth, slowly walked to the side of the road, continuing the rocking behavior. Is that common for this bird? It's the first I've ever seen. I eventually drove slowly by it, passing within 2 feet of the bird, failing to flush. Saulsbury Bridge wetland around 1:00 PM E. Phoebe - FOY Hooded Merganser - 5 f/m pair plus single male Kai Weatherman Iowa City --- 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]
