Today while birding Swan Lake I saw two Willets. They were foraging and rock-hopping along the western shoreline. When a boater scared them up, I took notice of their striking wing and tail patterns and there was absolutely no mistaking their identity. Other notable observations on and around the lake today include Wilson's Snipe, Greater Yellowlegs, Lesser Yellowlegs, Solitary Sandpiper, Killdeer, Marsh Wren, and Vesper Sparrow. In the way of raptors, I spotted a Cooper's Hawk, an Osprey, a Northern Harrier, and a sub-adult Bald Eagle.
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]
