Over the weekend, shorebirding conditions at Jester were greatly improved compared to the previous month or so, especially off Jester. I observed 16 species with the highlights being 12 American Avocets on Oak Grove beach and, at Jester, a juvenile Western Sandpiper, a Buff-breasted Sandpiper, and 3 Red-necked Phalaropes. Other noteworthy birds were 15+ Black Terns, 50+ Forster's Terns, and a Blue-winged Warbler.
Aaron Brees Saylorville, IA http://www.flickr.com/photos/abrees/ --- 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]
