That is what I identified them as; yesterday one sat in my star magnolia long enough to let me get within 2 feet. They have always flit around our pond and red buds but this is the first year I have been up close.
Blanca SE Warren -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Michael Stark Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 1:03 AM To: IA-BIRD Subject: [ia-bird] Ruby Crowned Kinglet - Marion Pretty sure of ID but you folks always set me straight. http://www.flickr.com/photos/barbedwirephoto/ Also saw a Golden Crown but couldn't get away with a picture and not come off as the 90ft monster chasing little bird through brush. Not bad for six blocks from downtown Marion..... Mike Stark Marion --- 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] --- 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]
