Hi Birders, Ten birders attempted to stay dry and participated in the Red Rock CBC today. Based on preliminary results, we tallied 77 species which is about average for this count. Notable finds included a Western Grebe, Thayer's Gull, Red-shouldered Hawk, Merlin (Prairie subspecies), Pileated Woodpecker (a first for this count), and a large mixed flock of blackbirds including Red-winged, Rusty, and Brewer's. Notable misses included Great Blue Heron, accipiters, Wilson's Snipe, Eastern Screech Owl, Lapland Longspur, and meadowlark. The mild temperatures made for pleasant day of birding despite the rain. A big thanks to all those that participated!
Take care, Tyler Harms Ames, Story Co. --- 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]
