Yesterday afternoon, while atlasing in BBA block 471 (Knapp WMA) in Dallas Co., I was fortunate enough to catch sight of a Yellow-breasted Chat. The bird was skulking beneath dense undergrowth and it took some persistent pishing to bring him out from his hiding place. It was well worth the effort-I got a great look for a few seconds before a Gray Catbird came along and told the Chat to scram. In case any of you might be wondering, this sighting took place on Amarillo Ave, just north of Abilene, slightly north of the bridge, on the west side of the road. I've also noticed some migrating warblers and flycatchers over the past few days. In Dallas Co., I spotted immature female Chestnut-sided Warblers, Black-and-White Warblers, a Tennessee warbler, a Northern Parula, an Alder Flycatcher, and an Olive-sided Flycatcher. In Polk Co. I spotted an immature Magnolia Warbler. In Guthrie Co. I spotted a Mourning Warbler (Nations Bridge Park). Looking forward to atlasing in southeastern Iowa-super excited to find out what surprises await!
Happy Birding To All! Rachel Simmons, Ames --- 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]
