At Harrier Marsh (Boone Co.) this morning, the overall bird diversity was relatively slim, since all the wetlands have been dried up for weeks. But the grassland sparrows made for pure excitement. I saw at least 10-12 LeConte’s Sparrows, about 8 Nelson’s, perhaps 20+ Swamp Sparrows, one Song Sparrow, one Grasshopper Sparrow, a couple of Vespers and perhaps a half-dozen Savannas. Also found one Marsh Wren and a couple of wildly singing Eastern Meadowlarks. So, it was a good day in the grasslands—there were even pheasants, too!!!
Doug Harr Ogden --- 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]
