I spent the sunny, but chilly morning at East and West Peterson Park today. Being so shortly removed from our "Sahara-esque" July, this very Fall-like August has been quite a contrast, although a welcome one.
I will continue today's theme of few and far between warbler's by only reporting seeing one, a Canada Warbler. Today's other highlights: Osprey (did some low loops around the lake, got some great pics), Red-eyed Vireo, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher (I believe), Belted Kingfisher, juvenile Red-tailed Hawk (who had yet to develop a healthy fear of people, so I got some more great pics), first summer Green Heron, Broad-winged Hawk. Overall, it did seem a bit slow today. I was anticipating better results with all of the great reports, but just being out there is certainly more than worth the effort. Eric Ollie Ames, IA --- 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]
